Miles Davis & Marcus Miller Music From Siesta

Released in 1987, Music From Siesta brought together two generations of jazz innovation as Miles Davis and Marcus Miller collaborated on the soundtrack to the film Siesta. The result is one of the most atmospheric and distinctive entries in Miles Davis' later catalogue — a moody, cinematic fusion of jazz, ambient textures and Spanish influences.

Often viewed as a spiritual successor to the landmark Sketches Of Spain, the album reimagines many of the same themes and moods through the lens of 1980s production, electronic instrumentation and Marcus Miller's contemporary musical vision. Miller composed and produced the majority of the soundtrack, creating lush arrangements that blend ambient soundscapes, flamenco-inspired passages and subtle electronic elements.

Across the album, Miles Davis' unmistakable muted trumpet drifts through the compositions with elegance and restraint, adding emotional depth and atmosphere to Miller's richly layered backdrops. The pairing would become one of the defining creative partnerships of Davis' later years, eventually leading to classics such as Tutu and Amandla.

Both cinematic and deeply immersive, Music From Siesta occupies a unique place within the Miles Davis catalogue, offering listeners a fascinating bridge between jazz tradition, world music influences and the emerging electronic sounds of the late 1980s.

This edition presents the soundtrack pressed on 140g vinyl, bringing renewed warmth and depth to one of Miles Davis and Marcus Miller's most overlooked collaborations.