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Davis, Miles. (1926–1991). "Time after Time" - Original Drawing, 1984.

Striking figural drawing from the legendary jazz musician who was also an accomplished visual artist. Colored marker on paper, signed ("Miles") at lower right. Nicely matted and framed. Titled and dated on the frame verso, unexamined out of frame but in apparently fine condition. Drawing measures 8 x 10 inches (21 x 25 cm) to an overall frame size of 21.25 x 24.25 inches (55 x 61 cm). 


In 1984, the year of this drawing, Davis met 34-year-old sculptor Jo Gelbard who taught Davis how to paint; the two were frequent collaborators and were soon romantically involved. Davis's artwork has been exhibited around the world with examples held by many major museums.

Miles Davis’ 1985 album, You’re Under Arrest, veered more towards a pop and adult contemporary sound than ever before and opinions continue to be divisive. But it features tracks that Davis would play live for the rest of his career, including a take on Cyndi Lauper’s hit song, “Time After Time" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZraztL63tg). With its contemplative tone, this song fits in powerfully within You’re Under Arrest's socio-political observations and statements on racism, pollution, war and human nature. As for Lauper herself, who had written the song in 1983 with Rob Hyman, she was delighted with Davis’ version of “Time After Time.” In her memoir, she wrote that “the most honored I ever felt was when Miles Davis covered it. I never wanted him to meet me either because I thought, if he didn’t like me (like most of the old-timers), he wouldn’t play my song anymore, and the way he played it was pure magic.”

Davis, Miles. (1926–1991) "Time after Time" - Original Drawing, 1984

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Davis, Miles. (1926–1991). "Time after Time" - Original Drawing, 1984.

Striking figural drawing from the legendary jazz musician who was also an accomplished visual artist. Colored marker on paper, signed ("Miles") at lower right. Nicely matted and framed. Titled and dated on the frame verso, unexamined out of frame but in apparently fine condition. Drawing measures 8 x 10 inches (21 x 25 cm) to an overall frame size of 21.25 x 24.25 inches (55 x 61 cm). 


In 1984, the year of this drawing, Davis met 34-year-old sculptor Jo Gelbard who taught Davis how to paint; the two were frequent collaborators and were soon romantically involved. Davis's artwork has been exhibited around the world with examples held by many major museums.

Miles Davis’ 1985 album, You’re Under Arrest, veered more towards a pop and adult contemporary sound than ever before and opinions continue to be divisive. But it features tracks that Davis would play live for the rest of his career, including a take on Cyndi Lauper’s hit song, “Time After Time" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZraztL63tg). With its contemplative tone, this song fits in powerfully within You’re Under Arrest's socio-political observations and statements on racism, pollution, war and human nature. As for Lauper herself, who had written the song in 1983 with Rob Hyman, she was delighted with Davis’ version of “Time After Time.” In her memoir, she wrote that “the most honored I ever felt was when Miles Davis covered it. I never wanted him to meet me either because I thought, if he didn’t like me (like most of the old-timers), he wouldn’t play my song anymore, and the way he played it was pure magic.”