Product details
- Label CBS/Sony
- Artist Miles Davis
- Format 1LP
- Country Japan
- Released Date 1984
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed No
- Media Condition Near Mint (NM)
- Sleeve Condition Near Mint (NM)
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Condition: Used
Media Condition: Near Mint (NM)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM)
Decoy by Miles Davis.
When Miles Davis released "Decoy," he was deep into a period of restless reinvention, folding funk, electronics, and studio experimentation into the language of jazz. This record captures that spirit across seven tracks, opening with the title cut and moving through "Robot 415," "Code M.D.," and "Freaky Deaky" before turning to the second side's "What It Is," "That's Right," and "That's What Happened." It is a document of an artist unafraid to push forward, sculpting new textures rather than resting on the past.
At the heart of the album's sound is the collaboration between Miles and keyboardist Robert Irving III, who arranged the first three tracks and served as co-producer. Miles himself took on arranging duties for "Robot 415," "Freaky Deaky," and the entire second side, while Vincent Wilburn contributed as associate producer. The result is a tightly controlled yet adventurous session, one where the studio itself becomes an instrument.
A special moment arrives on "That's Right," arranged by the legendary Gil Evans, whose long partnership with Miles produced some of the most celebrated orchestral jazz ever recorded. His presence here links "Decoy" to a lineage that stretches back decades, offering a touch of arranger's craft amid the album's forward-leaning grooves.
The recording history adds further richness to the set. Most of the album was captured at Record Plant Studios in New York City, engineered by Guy Charbonneau, with "Freaky Deaky" recorded at A&R Studios in the same city. "What It Is" stands apart as a live performance, taped at the Festival International De Jazz De Montreal, bringing the energy of a concert stage into the flow of the record. Ron Lorman handled the engineering and remixing, with Tom Swift assisting and editing, and Bob Ludwig lending his mastering expertise to the finished sound.
The visual and editorial presentation matches the ambition of the music. Gilles Larrain's cover photography frames the album with striking imagery, while George Butler oversaw the project as executive producer. This particular pressing is a Japanese edition, arriving complete with its Obi strip and Japanese liner notes penned by Hisamitsu Noguchi, details that collectors of Japanese jazz pressings prize for their craftsmanship and presentation.
For listeners drawn to the electric, exploratory chapter of Miles Davis's career, "Decoy" offers a compelling window into an artist in motion. With its blend of studio precision, live spontaneity, and the combined vision of Miles, Robert Irving III, and Gil Evans, it remains a rewarding addition to any serious jazz collection.
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. Decoy
A2. Robot 415
A3. Code M.D.
A4. Freaky Deaky
B1. What It Is
B2. That's Right
B3. That's What Happened
Credits:
Gil Evans - Arranged By (B2)
Miles Davis - Arranged By (A2, A4 to B3)
Robert Irving III - Arranged By (A1 to A3)
Robert Irving III - Co-producer
Vincent Wilburn - Co-producer [Associate Producer]
Tom Swift - Engineer [Assistant], Edited By
Ron Lorman - Engineer [Engineered By], Mixed By [Remixed By]
George Butler - Executive-Producer
Hisamitsu Noguchi - Liner Notes
Bob Ludwig - Mastered By
Gilles Larrain - Photography By [Cover]
Miles Davis - Producer
Guy Charbonneau - Recorded By
Notes:
Comes with Obi strip.
Includes Japanese liner notes.
Recorded at Record Plant Studios, N.Y.C.
Track A4 Recorded at A&R Studios, N.Y.C.
Track B1 Recorded Live at Festival International De Jazz De Montreal
Artist: Miles Davis
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: CBS/Sony
Catalog Number: 28AP 2890
Release Year: 1984
Country: Japan
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