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Decoy is a 1984 album by jazz musician Miles Davis, recorded in 1983. Keyboardist Robert Irving III and guitarist John Scofield wrote or co-wrote most of the new compositions. Saxophonist Branford Marsalis appears with the group on “Decoy”, “Code M.D.” and “That’s Right” playing soprano.

Reception

“This rather streaky set of music features Miles Davis with keyboardist Robert Irving III (who has since slipped into obscurity) and guitarist John Scofield contributing most of the compositions and the other solos. There are some moments of interest (Branford Marsalis is heard on some cuts on soprano),”- Scott Yanow/AllMusic.

Track listing
“Decoy” (Robert Irving III) – 8:33
“Robot 415” (Miles Davis, Robert Irving III) – 0:59
“Code M.D.” (Robert Irving III) – 5:56
“Freaky Deaky” (Miles Davis) – 4:30
“What It Is” (Miles Davis, John Scofield) recorded live at the Festival International de Jazz, Montreal, 1983 – 4:32
“That’s Right” (Miles Davis, John Scofield) – 11:11
“That’s What Happened” (Miles Davis, John Scofield) recorded live at the Festival International de Jazz, Montreal, 1983 – 3:31

Personnel
Miles Davis – trumpet, synthesizers (2, 4–7), arrangements (2, 5–7)
Robert Irving III – synthesizers (1–3, 6), electric drum programming and arrangements (1–3), synth bass (2)
John Scofield – guitars (1, 3, 5–7)
Darryl “The Munch” Jones – electric bass (1, 3–7)
Al Foster – drums (1, 3–7)
Mino Cinelu – percussion
Branford Marsalis – soprano saxophone (1, 3, 6)
Bill Evans – soprano saxophone (5, 7)
Gil Evans – arrangements (6)

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Released: June 1984
Recorded: June 30, 1983 at A&R Studio, New York City; July 7, 1983 at Théâtre St. Denis, Montreal; and September 5, 10 and 11, 1983; and Record Plant, New York City.
Length: 39:12
Label: Columbia
Producer: Miles Davis