MILES DAVIS CENTENNIAL
TUESDAY, MAY 26 AT 21:00
May 26 marks the hundredth anniversary of Miles Davis, who was born on May 26, 1926. The American trumpeter was a pioneering jazz musician from the late 1940s to the late 1980s. His influence on 20th century music is hard to overstate, as he trailblazed bebop, cool jazz, hardbop, modal jazz, and electronic music. To honor his legacy, Stingray DJAZZ broadcasts his performance at Teatro Dell’Arte in Milan. With tenor saxophonist Wayne Shorter, pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams, Davis performed “Autumn Leaves”, “My Funny Valentine”, “All Blues”, “All of You”, and “Joshua”. Enjoy this special broadcast – all on Stingray DJAZZ!
Jazz Greats: Miles Davis
TUESDAY, MAY 26 AT 21:00
American trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991) was a pioneering jazz musician from the late 1940s to the late 1980s. His influence on 20th century music is hard to overstate, as he trailblazed bebop, cool jazz, hardbop, modal jazz, and electronic music. On October 11, 1964, Miles Davis performed at Teatro Dell’Arte in Milan. With tenor saxophonist Wayne Shorter, pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams, Davis performed Autumn Leaves, My Funny Valentine, All Blues, All of You, and Joshua.
