Jason Miles, Miles Davis / Luther Vandross / Solo Artist (Part 1)

Jason Miles is a composer / producer / keyboard player who has worked with some of the best in the business. In Part 1 of this two-part interview, we talk in depth with Jason about his experiences working with Luther Vandross and Miles Davis and a whole lot more. To listen / watch: * Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: * Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel   Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab): Jason Miles website The Extraordinary Journey of Jason Miles: A musical biography Marcus Miller Luther Vandross – Give Me The Reason Luther Vandross – Stop To Love How working with an artist tends to have an ‘arc’ On the death of Luther Vandross Recording with Luther: time code issues and the threat of swimming home Recording in New York in the 80s and studio airconditioning The making of ‘Any Love’ sessions with Luther Vandross: sweltering in summer, a bathrobe, popcorn and Miles Davis Working with Miles Davis Miles Davis and the making of Tutu Being inspired by Trevor Horn and Art of Noise Recording Amandala with Miles Davis and the Digital Native Dance D50 patch – Catembe Key lessons learned from Miles Davis Admiration for the artist Sigrid Rebecca Angel – Summer Song Falling asleep in front of Miles Davis Working with Joey DeFrancesco Recording with Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross Pulling down (and then setting up) a whole rig for one note. Why streaming music services affect the ability of musicians to make a living Key links: Buy a keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn . Complete our listener survey to help us improve the show, it only takes 90 seconds. Support us on Patreon and receive bonus content