MILES 100: Marcus Miller Salutes Miles Davis

To wrap up the centenary spotlight, Miles Davis’s most important musical partner from his late phase reunites with key collaborators like Mike Stern, Bill Evans and Mino Cinelu to revisit groundbreaking albums such as »We Want Miles«, »Tutu« and »Amandla«. After the release of »We Want Miles« in 1982, the band didn’t perform together for over 40 years – until Marcus Miller brought them back for a revival at New York’s famed Blue Note Jazz Club in 2022. »I wanted to hear what we sound like as grown-ups,« he said at the time. Clearly, he liked what he heard – now he’s bringing this spectacular reunion to the Elbphilharmonie.



The fact that »We Want Miles« came into being at all is largely thanks to saxophonist Bill Evans. After Miles Davis withdrew from the public eye in 1975 due to health issues, Evans helped bring him back to life – taking him to jazz clubs and introducing him to young talents like Marcus Miller, guitarist Mike Stern and percussionist Mino Cinelu. He eventually convinced Miles to return to the studio. The result: »The Man with the Horn« and »We Want Miles« – a comeback hailed across the jazz world. Now, with star trumpeter Russell Gunn joining the lineup, that legendary comeback is being reborn on stage.

PERFORMERS

Bill Evans saxophone

Russell Gunn trumpet

Mike Stern guitar

Brett Williams keyboard

Marcus Miller bass guitar

Anwar Marshall drums

Mino Cinelu percussion

PROGRAM

We Want Miles!

Marcus Miller Salutes Miles Davis: A 100th Anniversary Celebration