Miles Davis centenary celebrated worldwide with concerts, films, and reissues
The celebration of Miles Davis's 100th birthday on May 26, 1926, in Alton, Illinois, has sparked global tributes to his influence on jazz music. Davis, who passed away in 1991, is commemorated through various events, including film series, concerts, and reissues like The Complete Live At The Plugged Nickel 1965 (Legacy), showcasing his Second Great Quintet. SFJAZZ is dedicating an entire year to programming centered around Davis, featuring the Miles & Trane at 100 series. In New York, the Smoke Jazz Club hosted five nights with artists such as Gary Bartz, while National Sawdust unveiled The Voice of Miles on August 21. Additionally, the Centro Nacional de las Artes in Mexico City held concerts in May and will present Miles y Coltrane a 100 años on June 13. His discography is also available on streaming platforms.
Key facts
- Miles Davis was born May 26, 1926, in Alton, Illinois.
- He died in Santa Monica, California, in 1991.
- The centenary has inspired international tributes including concerts, film cycles, and reissues.
- The Complete Live At The Plugged Nickel 1965 box set (8 CDs) was released by Legacy.
- SFJAZZ in San Francisco is running a 12-month Davis program including Miles & Trane at 100.
- Smoke Jazz Club in New York hosted five nights with Gary Bartz and Eddie Henderson.
- The Voice of Miles: A Symphonic Celebration premiered at National Sawdust, Brooklyn, and will be at Central Park Summerstage on August 21.
- Centro Nacional de las Artes in Mexico City held a concert in May and will host another on June 13.
Entities
Artists
- Miles Davis
- John Coltrane
- Gil Evans
- Wayne Shorter
- Herbie Hancock
- Ron Carter
- Tony Williams
- Gary Bartz
- Eddie Henderson
- Luca Poletti
- Joe d'Etienne
Institutions
- SFJAZZ
- Smoke Jazz Club
- National Sawdust
- Centro Nacional de las Artes
- Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory of Turin
- Joe d'Etienne Big Band
- Legacy Recordings
- La Tempestad
Locations
- Alton
- Illinois
- Santa Monica
- California
- San Francisco
- New York
- Brooklyn
- Central Park Summerstage
- Mexico City
- Auditorio Blas Galindo
- Turin
- Italy