Jason Miles’ The Lisbon Electric 4Tet
Self-Released, 2025
8/10
Listen to Jason Miles’ The Lisbon Electric 4Tet
The Grammy-winning producer, composer, and keyboardist Jason Miles enlists the help of Vicky Marques, Yami Aloelela and Tiago Oliveira for these 7 unclassifiable and distinct tracks.
The playful grooves of “Cactus-Mikells Mix” opens with Miles’ flowing keys that suit Oliveira’s radiant guitar, and “Chude-Lisbon Mix” follows with elegance and richness via the agile drumming from Marques, as well as Aleolel’s frisky bass lines.
“Mr. James” and “Cactus-Verby Mix” land in the middle. The former showcases Miles’ meticulous keys amid the fluid rhythm section, while the latter finds itself closer to rock territory thanks to the quartet’s distinct talents. “Mr James- Radio Edit” exits, and carries a hint of reflection, as the detailed keys are met with colorful and precise instrumentation.
Miles possesses an unparalleled resume and has worked with plenty of household names. This effort after moving to Portugal and aligning with the 3 locals in his band makes for excellent modern jazz, and is yet another noteworthy point in his lengthy career.
Travels well with: Gils Levelt- Playground; Manuel Bienvenu- Oh Do We