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.
Eddie Henderson
Eddie Henderson trumpet · Matyas Gayer piano · Arnie Somogyi bass · Stephen Keogh drums
Eddie Henderson, American trumpeter and Grammy Award winner, is a living legend of jazz. A versatile and innovative musician, his career spans more than six decades, leaving an indelible mark on the history of the genre through his unique style and instrumental virtuosity.
Miles Davis was a family friend and often stayed at their home. Eddie’s stepfather was Miles’s personal physician. Eddie met Miles as a teenager while studying classical trumpet. Miles invited him to one of his concerts at the famous Lighthouse jazz club in California. The band featured Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Paul Chambers, and Jimmy Cobb. The experience changed Eddie’s life.
The rest is history—and now, around 60 years later, we are fortunate to welcome him back to Jamboree for a very special night.
