Miles Davis Tribute

The album Sketches of Spain, released in 1960, is a seminal work in Miles Davis's discography, pairing him with arranger and composer Gil Evans on a programme of compositions largely derived from the Spanish folk tradition.

What is the background of Miles Davis? Miles Davis was an American trumpeter, bandleader and composer, born on 26 May 1926 in Alton, Illinois, and raised in East St. Louis, where he started playing the trumpet in his early teens. He dropped out of the Juilliard School and made his professional debut in Charlie Parker's bebop quintet from 1944 to 1948.

What is Sketches of Spain known for? Sketches of Spain is regarded as an exemplary recording of third stream, a fusion of jazz, European classical music and world music styles, and won the 1961 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Composition of More Than Five Minutes Duration.

How can I attend the listening party? The listening party will take place on Tuesday, 17 November 2026, at A L P H A B E T in Brighton, and tickets are on sale: say tickets are with the button beside the article.