Miles & Trane 100 – with Greg Gisbert and Friends

Celebrating the 100th Birthday Anniversaries of Two Jazz Icons Gift of Jazz presents another concert in our Blind Tiger Jazz Concert Series, a special evening celebrating two of the most influential voices in jazz history: Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Born just months apart in 1926, this year marks the 100th birthday anniversaries of both legends.  Trumpeter Greg Gisbert has assembled a multigenerational ensemble of outstanding musicians to explore the groundbreaking music the two legends created together during Coltrane's tenure in Davis's iconic quintets of the 1950s. When Miles Davis and John Coltrane joined forces, they reshaped the course of modern jazz. From the hard-swinging recordings of the First Great Quintet to the modal innovations that culminated in Kind of Blue, their partnership produced some of the most enduring music ever recorded. Though each would later forge his own revolutionary path, their years together captured a rare moment when two visionary artists pushed one another to new creative heights. Audiences will hear the fiery interplay, lyrical ballads, and adventurous improvisation that made the Miles–Trane partnership legendary. Leading the evening is acclaimed trumpeter Greg Gisbert, whose career includes performances with the Buddy Rich Band, the Maria Schneider Orchestra, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, and many of today's leading jazz artists. Joined by an exceptional ensemble of Colorado musicians, Gisbert brings this timeless music to life in a celebration of two jazz giants whose influence continues to resonate around the world.