Miles Español (New Sketches Of Spain)

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In 2008, producer, composer, and arranger Bob Belden put together <i>Miles from India</i>, an album featuring compositions by Miles Davis reimagined by jazz and Indian musicians. Belden follows that up with <i>Miles in Español</i>, which draws from Davis’ <i>Kind of Blue</i> and <i>Sketches of Spain</i> and also presents original material. Here the players come from the worlds of jazz, flamenco, and Latin music; musicians from North Africa also contribute. It opens with Joaquín Rodrigo’s “Concierto de Aranjuez” (which famously appeared on <i>Sketches of Spain</i>) in a gorgeous arrangement by Gil Evans. The inclusion of oud and dumbek imbue this new version with a North African feel. “El Swing” features what’s essentially an all-star quartet: guitarist John Scofield, pianist Chick Corea, bassist Eddie Gomez, and drummer Jack DeJohnette. Two expert Spanish musicians, guitarist Niño Josele and pianist Chano Dominguez, bring a flamenco flavor to the 1931 standard “Beautiful Love.” The closer, “Solea,” brings together accordion, English horn, oud, timpani, and other instruments to create a feast of timbres.

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