Jason Miles Releases Album “Cosmopolitan” (Remastered 2025) | LISTEN!

Jason Miles’ Cosmopolitan

Feat. Michael Brecker, Gerry Niewood, Marcus Miller, Ricardo Silveira, Jeff Williams, Badal Roy, Armen Halburian, Henry Castelanos, and Clarice Taylor

Jason Miles had a vision in 1979—an urban world project where electric keyboards, deep grooves, and strong melodies collided. Armed with his brand-new Prophet V synthesizer, he gathered a lineup of young, trailblazing musicians in a New York studio. The core players would go on to become legends: Michael Brecker on tenor sax, saxophone virtuoso Gerry Niewood, a 19-year-old Marcus Miller on bass, Brazilian guitar prodigy Ricardo Silveira, and drummer Jeff Williams. Add in the rhythmic magic of Badal Roy on tabla, percussionists Armen Halburian and Henry Castelanos, and vocalist Clarice Taylor, and the result was Cosmopolitan—a seamless blend of jazz, fusion, and global influences. But despite its undeniable cool factor, the industry wasn’t in the right place for its release, and the album never saw the light of day.

Fast forward 46 years. While digging through his archives, Jason stumbled upon the original DAT tape of the Cosmopolitan sessions, recorded and mixed by Jeffrey Kawalek at the House of Music in New Jersey. To his amazement, the sound held up—crisp, dynamic, and still ahead of its time. With the help of Jimmy Bralower, the album was remastered, breathing new life into these tracks. What was once a hidden gem is now an electrifying rediscovery, proving that great music never fades—it just waits for the right moment.

Now, Cosmopolitan is finally here, and it sounds fresher than ever. A time capsule of the vibrant NYC jazz scene, this album is both a testament to Jason Miles’ pioneering spirit and a thrilling listen for a new generation. Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or revisiting a long-lost moment in jazz history, this is music that demands to be experienced.

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