Rainbow Sign is a studio album containing original compositions by American jazz musician Ron Miles on the label Blue Note Records. Released on October 9, 2020 to positive critical reviews, it is Miles' final studio album, coming two years prior to his death in March 2022.
Recording.
The album was recorded in mid-2018 during a period when Miles was caring for his dying father. The sessions reunited him with the musicians who played on his previous album "I Am a Man", including longtime collaborator Bill Frisell on guitar and drummer Brian Blade.
Critical reception.
The editorial staff of AllMusic Guide gave the album four out of five stars, with reviewer Thom Jurek noting how Miles blends "polytonal modal music, blues, gospel, post-bop, and pop". The site also included it in the best jazz albums of 2020. Kevin Whitehead of "Fresh Air" praises the dream-like quality of the musicians and their ability to work together to realize Miles' music and he notes the influence of pop music. In "The Times", Chris Pearson gave the album four out of five stars, also pointing out the interplay of the musicians. Writing in "Financial Times", Mike Hobart also scored "Rainbow Sign" four out of five stars for the "clean lines, close-knit interplay and an understated pulse" on the album.
Track listing.
All songs written by Ron Miles
Personnel.
Technical personnel
References.
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