Selim Sivad: A Tribute to Miles Davis

Selim Sivad: a Tribute to Miles Davis
Studio album by World Saxophone Quartet
Released	1998
Recorded	March 2–3, 1998
Genre	Jazz
Length	52:42
Label	Justin Time
Producer	Hamiet Bluiett
World Saxophone Quartet chronology
Takin' It 2 the Next Level (1996) Selim Sivad: The Music of Miles Davis (1998) M'Bizo (1999)

Selim Sivad: The Music of Miles Davis is the fifteenth album by the jazz group the World Saxophone Quartet and their third on the Canadian Justin Time label. The album features performances by Hamiet Bluiett, John Purcell, Oliver Lake and David Murray, with guests Jack DeJohnette, Chief Bey, Okyerema Asante, and Titos Sompa and is dedicated to Miles Davis.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Tim Sheridan awarded the album 4 stars stating "While there is a plethora of Miles Davis tribute albums out there, this one is interesting for the basic fact that this horn quartet attempts to evoke his spirit without the use of a trumpet. To add spice, they employ African drums, with kalimba and voice.".^[1]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Track listing

1. "Seven Steps To Heaven" (Miles Davis, Feldman) - 6:12
2. "Selim" - 7:30
3. "Freddie Freeloader" - 6:48
4. "The Road To Nefertiti" (Bluiett, Lake, Murray, Purcell) - 9:59
5. "Tutu" (Miller) - 6:52
6. "Blue in Green" - 5:31
7. "All Blues" - 9:50

All compositions by Miles Davis except as indicated.

Personnel

• Hamiet Bluiett — baritone saxophone, contra-alto clarinet
• John Purcell — saxello, alto flute
• Oliver Lake — alto saxophone, flute
• David Murray — tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
• Jack DeJohnette — drums, piano
• Chief Bey: — Ashiko African Drums
• Okyerema Asante — African Drums, percussion, kalimba
• Titos Sompa — African drums, percussion, kalimba, voice

References

1. Sheridan, T. Allmusic Review accessed July 19, 2011