New Album "Silver Rain" by Jazz Bassist Marcus Miller Hits Stores April 12th; Eric Clapton Lends Vocals and Guitar on Title Track
KOCH Records and 3 Deuces Records proudly announce the release of bassist extraordinaire Marcus Miller's sixth studio CD entitled "Silver Rain," which will be released on April 12th. The title track (inspired by a Langston Hughes poem "In Time of Silver Rain") was co-written with legendary musician Eric Clapton, who also provides lead vocals and guitar.
"Silver Rain" is the follow-up studio set to Miller's "M2," which won the 2001 Grammy® Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album.
Multi-instrumentalist Miller is also a well-known producer for Miles Davis, David Sanborn, Luther Vandross, Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack and more.
The new album includes seven original Marcus Miller compositions and innovative cover versions of Prince's funky "Girls and Boys," Edgar Winter's monster classic rock hit, "Frankenstein," Stevie Wonder's "Boogie On Reggae Woman" and Jimi Hendrix's "Power Of Soul."
Besides Clapton, "Silver Rain" also boasts some notable guest shots from Macy Gray, Kirk Whalum, Gregoire Maret, Kenny Garret and alto saxophonist Gerald Albright famous for his work with Anita Baker and Quincy Jones.
Track List Marcus Miller - "Silver Rain":
1. Intro Duction
2. Bruce Lee (featuring Gerald Albright)
3. La Villette (featuring Lalah Hathaway)
4. Behind the Smile
5. Frankenstein (featuring Kirk Whalum)
6. Moonlight Sonata
7. Boogie on Reggae Woman (featuring Kirk Whalum)
8. Paris (Interlude) (featuring Gregoire Maret)
9. Silver Rain (featuring Eric Clapton)
10. Make Up My Mind (featuring Gregoire Maret)
11. Girls and Boys (featuring Macy Gray & Kenny Garrett)
12. Sophisticated Lady
13. Power of Soul
14. Outro Duction
15. If Only For One Night (Bonus Track)
Source: KOCH Records
Update: posted on March 3, 2005
"Silver Rain" with Eric Clapton or with Joey Kibble?
There has been some confusion about different versions of the title track - one with Joey Kibble and another one with Eric Clapton (listen to a sample of the version with Eric).
Here's Marcus' reply:
Our European distributors are releasing the version of "Silver Rain" with Take 6's Joey Kibble singing lead on the title tune. His performance is incredible.They will be releasing a single of Eric Clapton's version of the title tune a little later!
EC's version is included on the American version scheduled for release around April 8th.
More info:
- The story behind "Silver Rain"
Source: MarcusMiller.com
