Performances + Events
NEC Jazz Orchestra | Miles Ahead: Miles Davis at 100
Jordan Hall
In celebration of the 100th birthday of Miles Davis, the NEC Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Ken Schaphorst will performed music from throughout Davis' illustrious career, including Boplicity, Miles Ahead, Milestones, Nardis, and Petit Machins.
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Artist(s)
Miles Davis (1926-1991) was an American trumpeter, bandleader, and composer whose restless innovation shaped the course of modern jazz. Over a five-decade career, he pioneered multiple styles - from bebop and cool to modal and fusion jazz and beyond - through landmark albums like Kind of Blue, Sketches of Spain, and Bitches Brew. Known for his understated, lyrical trumpet tone and visionary approach to ensemble sound, Davis collaborated with many of jazz's greatest musicians, including NEC Jazz Faculty members Billy Hart and Cecil McBee. His influence extends far beyond jazz, making him one of the most important figures in 20th-century music.
