The Sun Don't Lie

by Marcus Miller

The Sun Don't Lie cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1993
  • Label: Dreyfus Jazz
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:00:24
  • Community rating: 3.17/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'The Sun Don't Lie' is a meticulously produced solo outing from the highly sought-after session bassist and composer. The record seamlessly integrates intricate jazz-funk improvisation with polished contemporary R&B grooves, heavily highlighting his signature slap-bass technique and sophisticated compositional ear.

Genres

Descriptors: Fusion, improvisation, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Panther (6:02)
  2. Steveland (7:21)
  3. Rampage (5:48)
  4. The Sun Don't Lie (6:29)
  5. Scoop (5:58)
  6. Mr. Pastorius (1:24)
  7. Funny (All She Needs Is Love) (5:25)
  8. Moons (4:52)
  9. Teen Town (4:55)
  10. Juju (6:01)
  11. The King Is Gone (For Miles) (6:05)

Credits

  • Marcus Miller - primary artist, bass guitar, keyboards, drum programming, bass clarinet, rhythm guitar, lead guitar, songwriter, bass guitar, keyboards, percussion, bass clarinet, bass guitar, keyboards, rhythm guitar, drum programming, bass guitar, keyboards, drums, percussion, bass clarinet, bass guitar, keyboards, rhythm guitar, bass clarinet, vocals, bass guitar, bass clarinet, bass guitar, keyboards, percussion, guitar
  • Charles "Poogie" Bell - drums
  • Dean Brown - lead guitar
  • Lenny White - percussion, drums
  • David Sanborn - alto saxophone
  • Jonathan Butler - guitar
  • Don Alias - percussion, congas
  • Paulinho Da Costa - percussion

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