A
tribute album by
Cassandra Wilson to
Miles Davis seems like a very logical idea, but this CD is actually less than one would expect.
Wilson's deep voice gives a downbeat feel to the music, her lyrics for such
Davis-associated songs as
"Miles Runs the Voodoo Down," "Seven Steps to Heaven," "ESP," "Tutu," and
"Blue in Green" are forgettable, and her interpretations smooth down most of the melodies, robbing them of their personality.
Cyndi Lauper's
"Time After Time" and
"Someday My Prince Will Come" fare better, but most of the set (which includes three unrelated originals) is as boring as
Cassandra Wilson's voice. Despite the presence of some notable all-stars (including
Steve Coleman,
Stefon Harris,
Regina Carter, and
Pat Metheny), this is a misfire. ~ Scott Yanow
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