Miles Davis Celebration: Festival Sextet II

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7 PM and 9 PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25 | $30 | $40 | $45 - Wed & Thu $35 | $40 | $50 | $55 -Fri & Sun $35 | $50 | $60 | $65 - Sat Mark Turner – tenor saxophone Nick Payton – trumpet Joel Ross – vibraphone Mike Moreno – guitar Vicente Archer – bass Marcus Gilmore – 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 Over two weeks, two remarkable bands pay tribute to the music and legacy of Miles Davis, a towering figure in jazz whose influence continues to shape the music. Coinciding with his May 26th birthday and on the cusp of his centennial year in 2026, these groups reflect the depth and evolution of Miles’ impact through repertoire associated with him and original works shaped by his influence. The first week features a powerhouse acoustic quintet with legendary trumpeter Eddie Henderson, tenor saxophonist Ralph Moore, pianist George Cables, bassist Peter Washington, and Billy Hart (Wed–Thu) and Bill Stewart (Fri–Sun) on drums. In the second week, a bold, forward-leaning sextet takes the stage with tenor saxophonist Mark Turner, trumpeter Nick Payton, vibraphonist Joel Ross, guitarist Mike Moreno, bassist Vicente Archer, and drummer Marcus Gilmore. Together, this two-week mini-festival at Smoke celebrates the enduring genius and creative legacy of the great Miles Davis.