Traveling Miles

1	Run the Voodoo Down 4:36
2	Traveling Miles 4:52
3	Right Here, Right Now 5:57
4	Time After Time 4:08
5	When the Sun Goes Down 6:05
6	Seven Steps 6:44
7	Some Day My Prince Will Come 3:53
8	Never Broken 5:13
9	Resurrection Blues (TuTu) 6:11
10	Sky and Sea (Blue in Green) 5:24
11	Piper 5:03
12	Voodoo Reprise 4:15

Barnes & Noble

On the face of things, TRAVELING MILES promises a trip down roads already trod by that oft-honored hero, Miles Davis. And here, Cassandra Wilson does tackle the iconic trumpeter's legacy, with new takes on (and, in some cases, original lyrics to) songs he made famous, such as "Someday My Prince Will Come," "Miles Runs the VooDoo Down," and "Tutu." But the music is more a continuation of Wilson's fascinating personal path, one filled with plaintive melodies, deep grooves, twangy guitars, some carefully tailored original songs, and her familiar, rich, smoky voice. More than a tribute to the past, this is a celebration of potency and passion in the here and now. William Pearl

All Music Guide

Cassandra Wilson has made another album that will stun and surprise listeners. Traveling Miles takes its cue from the wealth of music from the late Miles Davis. Wilson has taken liberties to do whatever she pleases with Davis' music -- her added lyrics and vocal touches to some of Davis' more famous tunes, interspersed with Wilson's own compositions, results in heady listening. Highlights include a reworking of the Cyndi Lauper tune "Time After Time," which was filtered through Davis' own cover version (and makes the tune warm and sensual). "Run the Voodoo Down" takes the basics from the Davis version from Bitches Brew, adds lyrics, and creates a very satisfying experience. Wilson's own "Right Here, Right Now" (not related to the Jesus Jones hit) has that summer afternoon sound that is hard to forget once you've heard it. The same goes for her take on Davis' "Blue in Green," which she titled "Sky & Sea." The list includes every track here, and while that might stretch it for some listeners, each cut has a certain magical charm that raises to the fore after repeated listenings. Once again, Wilson shows listeners that she can work her magic with almost everything she touches, including messing with one of jazz's masters. A mesmerizing experience. James Chrispell