Rubberband (Miles Davis album)

Rubberband is a posthumously released studio album by American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis. The album was recorded in 1985 and 1986, but shelved by Warner Bros. Records and remained unreleased for over 30 years.

The album features a significantly different sound from Davis's previous work, incorporating funk, soul, and R&B elements, reflecting the contemporary music scene of the mid-1980s. The sessions were produced by Randy Hall and Zane Giles, and featured collaborations with vocalists such as Al Jarreau and Chaka Khan (although Khan's contributions did not make the final cut).

After Davis's death in 1991, the Rubberband masters remained in the Warner Bros. vaults. In 2018, the album was finally completed and released on Rhino Records. The released version was co-produced by Davis's nephew, Vince Wilburn Jr., and included newly recorded vocals from Ledisi and Lalah Hathaway. The album's release was accompanied by critical discussion regarding its place in Davis's discography and the ethics of posthumous alterations to an artist's work. Rubberband represents a controversial, yet historically significant, chapter in Miles Davis's musical evolution, showcasing his willingness to experiment with diverse genres and embrace contemporary trends.