Articles tagged: miles davis

Live Music

Miles Davis at 100: Your Complete Guide to the Centenary Tribute Concerts

May 26, 2026 marks Miles Davis' 100th birthday, and the global commemoration is already underway. From a symphonic premiere at National Sawdust to all-star tributes spanning Birdland to San Francisco, here are the events you can't miss.

Jazz History

What Is Modal Jazz? The Simplest Explanation You Will Find

Modal jazz changed everything by replacing complex chord changes with scales. Here is what that actually means, why it matters, and the albums that defined the movement.

Jazz History

Miles Davis's Enduring Influence on Contemporary Trumpet Players

Six decades after his most revolutionary recordings, Miles Davis continues to shape how trumpet players think about sound, space, and musical identity.