Blue Moods - Directions & Expressions (2026)

Posi-Tone Records continues the Blue Moods series with an interpretive exploration of compositions by the iconic and legendary jazz musician Miles Davis. Drawing upon the breadth of Davis’s output as a composer, this album balances atmosphere and intensity, space and momentum, distilling both subtlety and fire with a contemporary vibrance that highlights the enduring strength of these compositions. Accordingly, all the performances on this new release "Directions & Expressions" embrace the reflective and soulful qualities resonating within Davis’s music. The performances are steeped in nuance, with expressive phrasing and dynamic interplay, to create a listening experience that is both reverent and forward-looking. With this latest album, Posi-Tone reaffirms our commitment to celebrating jazz's most influential composers while fostering innovative creative avenues — paying tribute to Miles Davis by upholding the very tradition he championed: bold exploration of new directions and inspired expressions.

Diego Rivera - tenor & soprano saxophones
Eli Howell - trombone
Behn Gillece - vibraphone
Art Hirahara - piano
Boris Kozlov - bass
Vinnie Sperrazza - drums