Smoke Jazz Club's Upcoming Shows

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat

Steve Wilson – alto & soprano saxophone, flute

Joe Locke – vibraphone

Renee Rosnes – piano

Jay Anderson – bass

Kendrick Scott – drums

“Wilson has the rare ability to say more with less and to let the space between each note breathe and resonate.”

– The San Diego Tribune

Beloved saxophonist Steve Wilson makes his debut at Smoke as a bandleader with a quintet of extraordinary musicians celebrating the release of his new album, Enduring Sonance (May 1, Smoke Sessions Records). Vibraphonist Joe Locke, pianist Renee Rosnes, bassist Jay Anderson, and drummer Kendrick Scott join Wilson for a deeply personal and illuminating program.

One of jazz’s most versatile and lyrical voices, Wilson has performed and recorded with luminaries including Chick Corea, Dave Holland, Maria Schneider, Billy Childs, and Dianne Reeves. His career has been celebrated in DownBeat Critics and Readers Polls, as well as by the Jazz Journalists Association on several occasions. His versatility as a player—from alto and soprano saxophone to flute—has made him a highly respected presence in the studio and on bandstands. It led The Wall Street Journal to conclude, “Mr. Wilson is essential to this city’s jazz landscape.”

He brings that same clarity, artistry, and depth to Enduring Sonance, a collection of compositions that have resonated across his life—from standards to contemporary compositions, all interpreted with his distinctive voice. From Billy Childs, George Cables, and Eliane Elias, to Quincy Jones, Gino Vannelli, and Milton Nascimento, this quintet and the selections from Enduring Sonance are full of surprises.

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat

Steve Wilson – alto & soprano saxophone, flute

Joe Locke – vibraphone

Renee Rosnes – piano

Jay Anderson – bass

Kendrick Scott – drums

“Wilson has the rare ability to say more with less and to let the space between each note breathe and resonate.”

– The San Diego Tribune

Beloved saxophonist Steve Wilson makes his debut at Smoke as a bandleader with a quintet of extraordinary musicians celebrating the release of his new album, Enduring Sonance (May 1, Smoke Sessions Records). Vibraphonist Joe Locke, pianist Renee Rosnes, bassist Jay Anderson, and drummer Kendrick Scott join Wilson for a deeply personal and illuminating program.

One of jazz’s most versatile and lyrical voices, Wilson has performed and recorded with luminaries including Chick Corea, Dave Holland, Maria Schneider, Billy Childs, and Dianne Reeves. His career has been celebrated in DownBeat Critics and Readers Polls, as well as by the Jazz Journalists Association on several occasions. His versatility as a player—from alto and soprano saxophone to flute—has made him a highly respected presence in the studio and on bandstands. It led The Wall Street Journal to conclude, “Mr. Wilson is essential to this city’s jazz landscape.”

He brings that same clarity, artistry, and depth to Enduring Sonance, a collection of compositions that have resonated across his life—from standards to contemporary compositions, all interpreted with his distinctive voice. From Billy Childs, George Cables, and Eliane Elias, to Quincy Jones, Gino Vannelli, and Milton Nascimento, this quintet and the selections from Enduring Sonance are full of surprises.

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat

Steve Wilson – alto & soprano saxophone, flute

Joe Locke – vibraphone

Renee Rosnes – piano

Jay Anderson – bass

Kendrick Scott – drums

“Wilson has the rare ability to say more with less and to let the space between each note breathe and resonate.”

– The San Diego Tribune

Beloved saxophonist Steve Wilson makes his debut at Smoke as a bandleader with a quintet of extraordinary musicians celebrating the release of his new album, Enduring Sonance (May 1, Smoke Sessions Records). Vibraphonist Joe Locke, pianist Renee Rosnes, bassist Jay Anderson, and drummer Kendrick Scott join Wilson for a deeply personal and illuminating program.

One of jazz’s most versatile and lyrical voices, Wilson has performed and recorded with luminaries including Chick Corea, Dave Holland, Maria Schneider, Billy Childs, and Dianne Reeves. His career has been celebrated in DownBeat Critics and Readers Polls, as well as by the Jazz Journalists Association on several occasions. His versatility as a player—from alto and soprano saxophone to flute—has made him a highly respected presence in the studio and on bandstands. It led The Wall Street Journal to conclude, “Mr. Wilson is essential to this city’s jazz landscape.”

He brings that same clarity, artistry, and depth to Enduring Sonance, a collection of compositions that have resonated across his life—from standards to contemporary compositions, all interpreted with his distinctive voice. From Billy Childs, George Cables, and Eliane Elias, to Quincy Jones, Gino Vannelli, and Milton Nascimento, this quintet and the selections from Enduring Sonance are full of surprises.

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat

Steve Wilson – alto & soprano saxophone, flute

Joe Locke – vibraphone

Renee Rosnes – piano

Jay Anderson – bass

Kendrick Scott – drums

“Wilson has the rare ability to say more with less and to let the space between each note breathe and resonate.”

– The San Diego Tribune

Beloved saxophonist Steve Wilson makes his debut at Smoke as a bandleader with a quintet of extraordinary musicians celebrating the release of his new album, Enduring Sonance (May 1, Smoke Sessions Records). Vibraphonist Joe Locke, pianist Renee Rosnes, bassist Jay Anderson, and drummer Kendrick Scott join Wilson for a deeply personal and illuminating program.

One of jazz’s most versatile and lyrical voices, Wilson has performed and recorded with luminaries including Chick Corea, Dave Holland, Maria Schneider, Billy Childs, and Dianne Reeves. His career has been celebrated in DownBeat Critics and Readers Polls, as well as by the Jazz Journalists Association on several occasions. His versatility as a player—from alto and soprano saxophone to flute—has made him a highly respected presence in the studio and on bandstands. It led The Wall Street Journal to conclude, “Mr. Wilson is essential to this city’s jazz landscape.”

He brings that same clarity, artistry, and depth to Enduring Sonance, a collection of compositions that have resonated across his life—from standards to contemporary compositions, all interpreted with his distinctive voice. From Billy Childs, George Cables, and Eliane Elias, to Quincy Jones, Gino Vannelli, and Milton Nascimento, this quintet and the selections from Enduring Sonance are full of surprises.

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat

Jeremy Pelt – trumpet

Orrin Evans – piano

Buster Williams – bass

Lenny White – drums

“Pelt is a technical marvel. He executes intricate solos with ease, plays gorgeous ballads in a tasteful manner, and never lacks flair or sensitivity.”

– JazzTimes

Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt celebrates the release of a new album, Our Community Will Not Be Erased, featuring a remarkable quartet: Pianist Orrin Evans, and two living legends: bassist Buster Williams and drummer Lenny White.

One of the leading trumpet voices of his generation, Pelt’s approach and style place him firmly in the tradition of jazz giants like Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard, while pushing the boundaries of modern jazz. The New York Times reports, “Mr. Pelt has an intensely focused sound on trumpet, a warm-blooded gleam.” Burning Ambulance adds that he is “on an extended journey, capturing snapshots along the way,” urging jazz fans to join him on this musical adventure.

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat

Jeremy Pelt – trumpet

Orrin Evans – piano

Buster Williams – bass

Lenny White – drums

“Pelt is a technical marvel. He executes intricate solos with ease, plays gorgeous ballads in a tasteful manner, and never lacks flair or sensitivity.”

– JazzTimes

Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt celebrates the release of a new album, Our Community Will Not Be Erased, featuring a remarkable quartet: Pianist Orrin Evans, and two living legends: bassist Buster Williams and drummer Lenny White.

One of the leading trumpet voices of his generation, Pelt’s approach and style place him firmly in the tradition of jazz giants like Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard, while pushing the boundaries of modern jazz. The New York Times reports, “Mr. Pelt has an intensely focused sound on trumpet, a warm-blooded gleam.” Burning Ambulance adds that he is “on an extended journey, capturing snapshots along the way,” urging jazz fans to join him on this musical adventure.

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat

Jeremy Pelt – trumpet

Orrin Evans – piano

Buster Williams – bass

Lenny White – drums

“Pelt is a technical marvel. He executes intricate solos with ease, plays gorgeous ballads in a tasteful manner, and never lacks flair or sensitivity.”

– JazzTimes

Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt celebrates the release of a new album, Our Community Will Not Be Erased, featuring a remarkable quartet: Pianist Orrin Evans, and two living legends: bassist Buster Williams and drummer Lenny White.

One of the leading trumpet voices of his generation, Pelt’s approach and style place him firmly in the tradition of jazz giants like Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard, while pushing the boundaries of modern jazz. The New York Times reports, “Mr. Pelt has an intensely focused sound on trumpet, a warm-blooded gleam.” Burning Ambulance adds that he is “on an extended journey, capturing snapshots along the way,” urging jazz fans to join him on this musical adventure.

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat

Jeremy Pelt – trumpet

Orrin Evans – piano

Buster Williams – bass

Lenny White – drums

“Pelt is a technical marvel. He executes intricate solos with ease, plays gorgeous ballads in a tasteful manner, and never lacks flair or sensitivity.”

– JazzTimes

Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt celebrates the release of a new album, Our Community Will Not Be Erased, featuring a remarkable quartet: Pianist Orrin Evans, and two living legends: bassist Buster Williams and drummer Lenny White.

One of the leading trumpet voices of his generation, Pelt’s approach and style place him firmly in the tradition of jazz giants like Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard, while pushing the boundaries of modern jazz. The New York Times reports, “Mr. Pelt has an intensely focused sound on trumpet, a warm-blooded gleam.” Burning Ambulance adds that he is “on an extended journey, capturing snapshots along the way,” urging jazz fans to join him on this musical adventure.

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat

Jeremy Pelt – trumpet

Orrin Evans – piano

Buster Williams – bass

Lenny White – drums

“Pelt is a technical marvel. He executes intricate solos with ease, plays gorgeous ballads in a tasteful manner, and never lacks flair or sensitivity.”

– JazzTimes

Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt celebrates the release of a new album, Our Community Will Not Be Erased, featuring a remarkable quartet: Pianist Orrin Evans, and two living legends: bassist Buster Williams and drummer Lenny White.

One of the leading trumpet voices of his generation, Pelt’s approach and style place him firmly in the tradition of jazz giants like Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard, while pushing the boundaries of modern jazz. The New York Times reports, “Mr. Pelt has an intensely focused sound on trumpet, a warm-blooded gleam.” Burning Ambulance adds that he is “on an extended journey, capturing snapshots along the way,” urging jazz fans to join him on this musical adventure.

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat

Luciana Souza – vocals

Chico Pinheiro – guitar

Rogério Boccato – percussion

“[Luciana Souza] continues her captivating journey as a uniquely talented vocalist who organically crosses genre borders.” — Billboard

Grammy-winning vocalist Luciana Souza joins guitarist Chico Pinheiro and percussionist Rogério Boccato in a captivating, intimate trio exploring Brazilian music, jazz improvisation, and lyrical storytelling.

Born in São Paulo to a family of Bossa Nova innovators, Souza has released more than a dozen critically acclaimed recordings, receiving multiple Grammy nominations, and has collaborated with Herbie Hancock, Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Bobby McFerrin. Entertainment Weekly notes that her performances trace “a landscape of emotion that knows no boundaries.”

Souza “uses her voice as an instrument of empathy and intimacy, cultural linkage and poetic disquisition… singing wordlessly but with full expressive intent,” writes The New York Times, bringing profound depth to every note and transforming each performance into a storytelling journey that is both personal and universal.

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat

Luciana Souza – vocals

Chico Pinheiro – guitar

Rogério Boccato – percussion

“[Luciana Souza] continues her captivating journey as a uniquely talented vocalist who organically crosses genre borders.” — Billboard

Grammy-winning vocalist Luciana Souza joins guitarist Chico Pinheiro and percussionist Rogério Boccato in a captivating, intimate trio exploring Brazilian music, jazz improvisation, and lyrical storytelling.

Born in São Paulo to a family of Bossa Nova innovators, Souza has released more than a dozen critically acclaimed recordings, receiving multiple Grammy nominations, and has collaborated with Herbie Hancock, Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Bobby McFerrin. Entertainment Weekly notes that her performances trace “a landscape of emotion that knows no boundaries.”

Souza “uses her voice as an instrument of empathy and intimacy, cultural linkage and poetic disquisition… singing wordlessly but with full expressive intent,” writes The New York Times, bringing profound depth to every note and transforming each performance into a storytelling journey that is both personal and universal.

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat

Luciana Souza – vocals

Chico Pinheiro – guitar

Rogério Boccato – percussion

“[Luciana Souza] continues her captivating journey as a uniquely talented vocalist who organically crosses genre borders.” — Billboard

Grammy-winning vocalist Luciana Souza joins guitarist Chico Pinheiro and percussionist Rogério Boccato in a captivating, intimate trio exploring Brazilian music, jazz improvisation, and lyrical storytelling.

Born in São Paulo to a family of Bossa Nova innovators, Souza has released more than a dozen critically acclaimed recordings, receiving multiple Grammy nominations, and has collaborated with Herbie Hancock, Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Bobby McFerrin. Entertainment Weekly notes that her performances trace “a landscape of emotion that knows no boundaries.”

Souza “uses her voice as an instrument of empathy and intimacy, cultural linkage and poetic disquisition… singing wordlessly but with full expressive intent,” writes The New York Times, bringing profound depth to every note and transforming each performance into a storytelling journey that is both personal and universal.

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat

Luciana Souza – vocals

Chico Pinheiro – guitar

Rogério Boccato – percussion

“[Luciana Souza] continues her captivating journey as a uniquely talented vocalist who organically crosses genre borders.” — Billboard

Grammy-winning vocalist Luciana Souza joins guitarist Chico Pinheiro and percussionist Rogério Boccato in a captivating, intimate trio exploring Brazilian music, jazz improvisation, and lyrical storytelling.

Born in São Paulo to a family of Bossa Nova innovators, Souza has released more than a dozen critically acclaimed recordings, receiving multiple Grammy nominations, and has collaborated with Herbie Hancock, Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Bobby McFerrin. Entertainment Weekly notes that her performances trace “a landscape of emotion that knows no boundaries.”

Souza “uses her voice as an instrument of empathy and intimacy, cultural linkage and poetic disquisition… singing wordlessly but with full expressive intent,” writes The New York Times, bringing profound depth to every note and transforming each performance into a storytelling journey that is both personal and universal.

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat

Luciana Souza – vocals

Chico Pinheiro – guitar

Rogério Boccato – percussion

“[Luciana Souza] continues her captivating journey as a uniquely talented vocalist who organically crosses genre borders.” — Billboard

Grammy-winning vocalist Luciana Souza joins guitarist Chico Pinheiro and percussionist Rogério Boccato in a captivating, intimate trio exploring Brazilian music, jazz improvisation, and lyrical storytelling.

Born in São Paulo to a family of Bossa Nova innovators, Souza has released more than a dozen critically acclaimed recordings, receiving multiple Grammy nominations, and has collaborated with Herbie Hancock, Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Bobby McFerrin. Entertainment Weekly notes that her performances trace “a landscape of emotion that knows no boundaries.”

Souza “uses her voice as an instrument of empathy and intimacy, cultural linkage and poetic disquisition… singing wordlessly but with full expressive intent,” writes The New York Times, bringing profound depth to every note and transforming each performance into a storytelling journey that is both personal and universal.

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun – $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00

Sat –$25.00 / $60.00 / $70.00 / $75.00

Eddie Henderson – trumpet

Gary Bartz – alto saxophone

Kevin Hays – piano

Ben Street – bass

Billy Hart – drums

“Miles Davis was the artist who defined jazz for me, and who, in his own way, defined American music in the 20th century.”

– Quincy Jones

A very special group—with numerous connections to the great Miles Davis—convenes for the 2026 edition of our Miles Davis Festival, celebrating his life and music, as well as his May 26th birthday. And this year also marks the centennial of his 1926 birth.

The five-night festival features a powerhouse acoustic quintet featuring trumpeter Eddie Henderson—praised by DownBeat as “a masterful improviser with a deeply expressive voice”—and alto saxophonist Gary Bartz, whom Connecticut Public Radio hailed as “one of the music’s all-time great alto saxophonists,” and drum legend Billy Hart, described by The Guardian as “one of the great modern jazz drummers.”

Each also has personal connections to Miles: NEA Jazz Masters Bartz and Hart appeared, in the 1970s, on his groundbreaking albums Live-Evil and On the Corner, respectively, while Henderson often credits his remarkable career in music to advice and encouragement from Miles, a close friend of his parents. In fact, Davis stayed with the Hendersons in 1958 and took a young Eddie Henderson, still in high school, with him to the gig where he heard Miles’ sextet with John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones. It was a decisive moment for Henderson, and the rest is history.

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun – $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00

Sat –$25.00 / $60.00 / $70.00 / $75.00

Eddie Henderson – trumpet

Gary Bartz – alto saxophone

Kevin Hays – piano

Ben Street – bass

Billy Hart – drums

“Miles Davis was the artist who defined jazz for me, and who, in his own way, defined American music in the 20th century.”

– Quincy Jones

A very special group—with numerous connections to the great Miles Davis—convenes for the 2026 edition of our Miles Davis Festival, celebrating his life and music, as well as his May 26th birthday. And this year also marks the centennial of his 1926 birth.

The five-night festival features a powerhouse acoustic quintet featuring trumpeter Eddie Henderson—praised by DownBeat as “a masterful improviser with a deeply expressive voice”—and alto saxophonist Gary Bartz, whom Connecticut Public Radio hailed as “one of the music’s all-time great alto saxophonists,” and drum legend Billy Hart, described by The Guardian as “one of the great modern jazz drummers.”

Each also has personal connections to Miles: NEA Jazz Masters Bartz and Hart appeared, in the 1970s, on his groundbreaking albums Live-Evil and On the Corner, respectively, while Henderson often credits his remarkable career in music to advice and encouragement from Miles, a close friend of his parents. In fact, Davis stayed with the Hendersons in 1958 and took a young Eddie Henderson, still in high school, with him to the gig where he heard Miles’ sextet with John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones. It was a decisive moment for Henderson, and the rest is history.

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun – $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00

Sat –$25.00 / $60.00 / $70.00 / $75.00

Eddie Henderson – trumpet

Gary Bartz – alto saxophone

Kevin Hays – piano

Ben Street – bass

Billy Hart – drums

“Miles Davis was the artist who defined jazz for me, and who, in his own way, defined American music in the 20th century.”

– Quincy Jones

A very special group—with numerous connections to the great Miles Davis—convenes for the 2026 edition of our Miles Davis Festival, celebrating his life and music, as well as his May 26th birthday. And this year also marks the centennial of his 1926 birth.

The five-night festival features a powerhouse acoustic quintet featuring trumpeter Eddie Henderson—praised by DownBeat as “a masterful improviser with a deeply expressive voice”—and alto saxophonist Gary Bartz, whom Connecticut Public Radio hailed as “one of the music’s all-time great alto saxophonists,” and drum legend Billy Hart, described by The Guardian as “one of the great modern jazz drummers.”

Each also has personal connections to Miles: NEA Jazz Masters Bartz and Hart appeared, in the 1970s, on his groundbreaking albums Live-Evil and On the Corner, respectively, while Henderson often credits his remarkable career in music to advice and encouragement from Miles, a close friend of his parents. In fact, Davis stayed with the Hendersons in 1958 and took a young Eddie Henderson, still in high school, with him to the gig where he heard Miles’ sextet with John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones. It was a decisive moment for Henderson, and the rest is history.

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun – $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00

Sat –$25.00 / $60.00 / $70.00 / $75.00

Eddie Henderson – trumpet

Gary Bartz – alto saxophone

Kevin Hays – piano

Ben Street – bass

Billy Hart – drums

“Miles Davis was the artist who defined jazz for me, and who, in his own way, defined American music in the 20th century.”

– Quincy Jones

A very special group—with numerous connections to the great Miles Davis—convenes for the 2026 edition of our Miles Davis Festival, celebrating his life and music, as well as his May 26th birthday. And this year also marks the centennial of his 1926 birth.

The five-night festival features a powerhouse acoustic quintet featuring trumpeter Eddie Henderson—praised by DownBeat as “a masterful improviser with a deeply expressive voice”—and alto saxophonist Gary Bartz, whom Connecticut Public Radio hailed as “one of the music’s all-time great alto saxophonists,” and drum legend Billy Hart, described by The Guardian as “one of the great modern jazz drummers.”

Each also has personal connections to Miles: NEA Jazz Masters Bartz and Hart appeared, in the 1970s, on his groundbreaking albums Live-Evil and On the Corner, respectively, while Henderson often credits his remarkable career in music to advice and encouragement from Miles, a close friend of his parents. In fact, Davis stayed with the Hendersons in 1958 and took a young Eddie Henderson, still in high school, with him to the gig where he heard Miles’ sextet with John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones. It was a decisive moment for Henderson, and the rest is history.