The Man with the Horn is an album released by Miles Davis in 1981, featuring drummer Al Foster, saxophonist Bill Evans, guitarists Mike Stern and Barry Finnerty, and others. It was Davis’s first new release since 1975, following a six-year reclusive retirement. The title references his 1952 album Young Man with a Horn.

Rock-oriented, the album fuses 1980s pop with improvisational funk and fusion styles. The album marked Davis’s return to his more traditional trumpet playing, although the title song “The Man with the Horn” features wah-wah improvisation along with vocals…read more.

Artists

Trumpet

Bass (exc. tracks 3, 5)

Saxophone (exc. track 3)

Drums (exc. tracks 3, 5)

Guitar (exc. track 5)

Percussion (exc. 5)

Guitar (track 1)

Artists (on “Shout” and “The Man with the Horn”)

Piano, Keyboards

Synthesizer, Guitar, Celeste, Lead & Background Vocals

Bass

Drums

Album Data

Released: July, 1981
Recorded: June 1st, 1980 & May 6th, 1981
Record Label: Columbia Records
Location Recorded: Columbia Studios, New York City
Producer: Teo Macero
Album Length: 52min / 37sec

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