Conversation and Concert: Davis Plays Davis
Sat, Nov 01
|Chicago
In advance of Miles Davis's 100th Birthday in 2026, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic honors this son of Alton and East Saint Louis, IL with a weekend of music, memory, contemplation, and conversation. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience jazz at its finest, celebrating Miles Davis, one of the world’s
Time & Location
Nov 01, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Chicago, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
About the event
Joining renowned trumpeter, composer, educator, and conductor Orbert Davis in conversation are Vincent Wilburn, Miles Davis’s nephew, former drummer, and co-manager of Miles' estate and continuing business, and Mark Ruffin, program director and host of Sirius XM Real Jazz. This trio will discuss Miles Davis's music, life, legacy, and his Chicago connections.
Following the conversation, CJP artistic director Orbert Davis brings the timeless music of jazz legend Miles Davis to the Kehrein Center for the Arts. Known for his virtuosic playing and deep understanding of jazz, Orbert Davis will perform a selection of Miles Davis’s iconic songs, honoring the groundbreaking work of one of the most influential musicians in jazz history. With the energy and synergy of a full sextet, this performance promises to capture the essence of Miles Davis's sound while offering fresh, dynamic takes on his classic works.
Davis Plays Davis: Orbert Davis (leader/trumpet), Kevin King (saxophone), John…