Robert Irving III
Position:
Arranger, Composer, Drum Programming, Electric Piano, Synth
Year of Birth:
1953
Years with Miles:
1980-1988
A member of the young group of Chicago musicians that inspired Miles to return from his late 1970s hiatus, Irving worked closely with Miles as a sideman, musical director, arranger, and producer through most of the 1980s, including his decision to cover popular tunes by Michael Jackson and Cyndi Lauper.
Standout Track
Recordings with Miles Davis
Related Albums
Decoy
You’re Under Arrest
Rubberband
The Man With The Horn