Byron “Psychobass” Miller Covers Janet Jackson’s “Any Time Any Place” Ahead of New Album
Jazz-funk bassist Byron Miller, aka Psychobass, is gearing up to release his fifth solo album, and he’s giving fans a sneak peek. “Any Time Any Place” is a cover of Janet Jackson’s seductive single that he’s been wanting to record for years after seeing her give an especially memorable concert performance.
Miller’s version is mostly instrumental, but retains all of the soul and emotion of the original. It was produced by two-time GRAMMY nominee Chris “Big Dog” Davis, who played the instrumentation to support Miller’s lyrical bass melody. Vocalist Devin Tiana sings the song title for the chorus while flutist Ragan Whiteside brings in a playful solo.
“Chris (Davis) decided we needed a woman’s touch, and he suggested Ragan (Whiteside),” Miller explains. “I heard her play on (R&B-jazz vocalist) Kimberly Brewer’s version of the Quincy Jones song ‘If I Ever Lose This Heaven,’ which I produced for Kimberly, and I loved what I heard. Ragan bought a female energy to ‘Any Time Any Place’ that was missing. I love Janet Jackson’s vocal on the original, which is so vulnerable, and I love the melody of the song, so I decided to record it.”
“Any Time Any Place” is streaming now on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and more. Miller’s fifth solo album is expected to drop in April.
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
