Celebrating Miles Davis

Miles Davis was an American jazz trumpeter who became one of the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz. Pioneering the bebop style alongside Charlie Parker, Davis went on to record the most popular jazz record of all time, Kind of Blue, and continued being an artistic innovator throughout his life.

Sam Massey will be performing some pieces composed by Miles Davis like All Blues, and many associated with Davis over his career, such as Stella by Starlight. Massey has been hailed as a "fine trumpet player" by the Guardian and he will also be playing flugelhorn to add a contrasting mellow timbre for some of the tunes, accompanied by Philip Clouts at the piano and John Donnelly on double bass.

Sam has performed alongside top-class musicians from across the UK, including the legendary Devon based bandleader Mike Westbrook and Radio 2 favourite Clare Teal. As a performer, arranger and composer, he and his music have been broadcast on numerous BBC, Jazz FM and RAI (Italy) programmes and is found on critically acclaimed albums by artists such as American soul singer PP Arnold and ska band The Simmertones.

2026 marks one hundred years since Miles Davis' birth. Expect to hear a wide variety of Davis classics reflecting the incredible talent of one of the foremost figures in the jazz world.