Terence Blanchard on Honoring Miles Davis and Coltrane Without Imitation
At an SFJAZZ soundcheck without Ravi Coltrane, Terence Blanchard made the clearest case yet for why honoring jazz's past means refusing to repeat it.
Marcus Shelby Celebrates Miles Davis
Bay Area bassist and bandleader Marcus Shelby brings his New Orchestra to SFJAZZ's Miner Auditorium on May 10th for a deep dive into the Miles Davis nonet sessions that changed jazz.
Lenny White on Miles Davis’s Lessons
Drummer Lenny White reflects on what Miles Davis taught musicians about space, instinct, and personal voice. Ahead of SFJAZZ’s March 21 tribute, White speaks about Davis’s unusual guidance, his approach to teaching, and why this music still challenges players to think more deeply.