His status as one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time is infamous and indisputable. From the Bebop of the forties to the ninetees - Miles Davis' unique style had a massive influence on Jazz music around the world. His subtle, introvert improvisations and his clear, vibratoless trumpet playing have shaped generations of jazz musicians. Many of his compositions are standards to this day.
As a the head of the band, Miles Davis always had a fine sense for the qualities of his fellow musicians. The band marked the beginning of talents such as Keith Jarrett, John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Joe Zawinul. The recording of a concert that took place during the Munich Piano Summer 1988 also showcases many gifted young musicians that Davis played with: Kenny Garrett (sax, fl), Joseph "Foley" McCreary (g), Adam Holzman (keyboard), Bobby Irving (keyboards), Marilyn Mazur (perc), Ricky Wellman (dr), Benjamin Rietveld (b). Songs performed at the concert include classics such as Perfect Way, The Senate, Me & U, Tutu, Time After Time, Portia.
One lesser-known fact is that Miles Davis was also a painter and that his love of art became an increasingly huge part of his life from 1980 onwards. An exhibition of his works in Munich leaves a lasting impression of this. The program also contains one of the rare interviews Davis gave, the main topic being his devotion to painting. An all-round portrayal of the many facets of Miles Davis - The trumpet player, the beand leader, the composer and the painter.
