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In a contemporary review, DownBeat said Amandla possessed “a precise and consistent sound that flows through the shifting instrumental combinations and lingers after the music has stopped”. In The Rolling Stone Album Guide (2004), J. D. Considine felt the record sounded “vaguely African” and somewhat conservative because of its reliance on session musicians.

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating “Although the three selections are each quite extended, they hold one’s interest throughout. Excellent music.” JazzTimes’s Bill Milkowski wrote that “this live outing features an all-star ensemble stretching out on just three songs”, adding that “While Petrucciani had previously played with drummer White…, the pianist had never before played with either Lagrene, Miller or Garrett, which makes this 10-year-old document all the more rare.”

Tales is a studio album by American jazz musician Marcus Miller, released in 1995 on PRA/Dreyfus Records. It is characterized by its jazz fusion style, blending funk, R&B, and soul with instrumental storytelling. Key Features • Narrative Concept: The album acts as a musical history of African American music, featuring spoken-word samples from legendary figures such as Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Billie Holiday, and Lester Young. • Instrumentation: Miller showcases his virtuosity on the electric bass and the bass clarinet, which is prominently featured on tracks like "Strange Fruit". • Acclaim: The album reached No. 7 on the US Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Jazz Performance.

The Sun Don’t Lie is an album by Marcus Miller, released in 1993 on PRA Records.

Marcus Miller is a Marcus Miller album released in the summer of 1984.

The essence of Al Jarreau: A musician who deeply felt, lived, and listened. #MarcusMiller #AlJarreau

The captivating energy and humanity of Al Jarreau's performances. A musical experience that transcends music.