Miles Davis 100th Celebration with the Eddie Henderson Quintet feat. Gary Bartz and Billy Hart
About This Event
At Smoke Jazz & Supper Club the Eddie Henderson Quintet celebrates Miles Davis’s centennial with saxophonist Gary Bartz and drummer Billy Hart. Hart draws on decades of work with figures such as Herbie Hancock and Stan Getz and recent collaborations with Yotam Silberstein; Bartz, active across rock, pop and country in New York venues including Le Poisson Rouge, contributes a band-oriented, genre-spanning perspective aligned with Davis’s adaptive legacy.
About Miles Davis 100th Celebration
At Smoke Jazz & Supper Club in New York City, the Eddie Henderson Quintet marks Miles Davis’s centennial with guest veterans Gary Bartz on saxophone and Billy Hart on drums. Hart brings the perspective of a career that runs through bands led by Herbie Hancock and Stan Getz, alongside recent work with guitarist Yotam Silberstein. Bartz’s range spans post-bop through periods of crossover experimentation. In a city where Davis’s working bands helped define modern jazz onstage, the program lands as a reminder that his legacy is a living repertoire, not a museum piece.
About the Artists
Gary Bartz
Gary Bartz is an American jazz saxophonist. He has won two Grammy Awards.
Billy Hart
Billy Hart, a masterful jazz drummer, enchants audiences with his rhythmic prowess and dynamic style. Known for his collaborations with jazz luminaries like Herbie Hancock and Stan Getz, Hart brings a wealth of experience and creativity to every performance.
Miles Davis
Miles Davis is a legendary figure who reshaped the landscape of jazz and 20th-century music through his innovative trumpet playing and visionary compositions. Known for his ability to adapt and evolve, Davis consistently pushed the boundaries of jazz over his five-decade career, influencing countless musicians across various genres.