The exciting bop-based guitarist
Ron Affif performs nine songs associated with
Miles Davis (of the 1953-1963 era) on this fine straight-ahead set. Joined by pianist Brian O' Rourke, bassist
Andy Simpkins, drummer
Colin Bailey, and (on "Solar" and "Vierd Blues") guitarist
Ron Anthony and percussionist
Brian Kilgore,
Affif romps through such numbers as "So What," "Milestones," "The Theme," and "Seven Steps to Heaven." He also contributes the two-part "Homage to Miles." Since there is no trumpet on the set, no one merely copies
Davis, and this project simply serves as a fine excuse to play good music. ~ Scott Yanow