Happy Anniversary, John Coltrane and Miles Davis
The year 2026 marks the centenary of the birth of two of the most important musicians and innovators in jazz history. We have organized two short concert series to pay tribute to them and to the timeless music they left behind, which remains very much alive through their legacy.
The musicians participating in this series maintain a direct or indirect connection with these figures, whether through friendship, having shared the stage, or in some cases, having been part of their bands. Each concert offers a different approach: depending on the project, the repertoire focuses on the universe of John Coltrane or Miles Davis, or on their influence through other composers associated with their groups.
Urban Jazz Quintet featuring Rick Margitza – “Smiling with Miles”
Stephen Keogh drums · Jeremy Brown bass · Rick Margitza tenor sax · Voro Garcia trumpet · Will Barry piano
Stephen Keogh and Jeremy Brown founded the Urban Jazz Quintet in 2003, and tonight they reunite, with some new members, to focus on the music of Miles Davis’ Second Great Quintet period (1964–1968), which included Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams. The quintet performs a selection of pieces from the albums Miles Smiles, The Sorcerer, and Nefertiti.
The participation of the great tenor saxophonist Rick Margitza adds a powerful element to the evening, as he was part of Miles Davis’ band in 1988.
