LIVESTREAM: Miles Davis Celebration: Festival Quintet I

Fri, May 30

Livestreams are Available for 48 Hours in Every Time Zone Eddie Henderson – trumpet Ralph Moore – tenor saxophone George Cables – piano Peter Washington – bass Bill Stewart – drums “Miles Davis was the artist who defined jazz for me, and who, in his own way, defined American music in the 20th century.” — Quincy Jones Over two weeks, two remarkable bands pay tribute to the music and legacy of Miles Davis, a towering figure in jazz whose influence continues to shape the art form. Coinciding with his May 26th birthday and on the cusp of his centennial year in 2026, these performances reflect the depth and evolution of Miles’ impact through repertoire associated with him and original works shaped by his influence. The first week features a powerhouse acoustic quintet with legendary trumpeter Eddie Henderson, tenor saxophonist Ralph Moore, pianist George Cables, bassist Peter Washington, and Billy Hart (Wed–Thu) and Bill Stewart (Fri–Sun) on drums. In the second week, a bold, forward-leaning sextet takes the stage with tenor saxophonist Mark Turner, trumpeter Nick Payton, vibraphonist Joel Ross, guitarist Mike Moreno, bassist Vicente Archer, and drummer Marcus Gilmore. Together, this two-week mini-festival at Smoke celebrates the enduring genius and creative legacy of the great Miles Davis.