The year 1926 saw the birth of two towering figures who reshaped the landscape of 20th-century music: Miles Davis and John Coltrane. In this limited tour, two of today’s most visionary musicians come together to honor their legacies in a concert that is more than just a centennial tribute, but a living, breathing continuation of their spirit.

Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane has spent his career carving out his own voice while remaining deeply attuned to his father’s innovations in an approach that is both reverent and exploratory. Trumpeter Terence Blanchard brings his deep connection to Miles Davis’s legacy through his own groundbreaking work and his deep study of Davis’s fearless artistry. Together, they lead an ensemble of world-class musicians in a testament to the genre’s endless evolution, drawing inspiration from classic works while creating something unmistakably new.

This concert marks Terence Blanchard’s UMS debut and Ravi Coltrane’s second appearance, following his memorable 2006 performance with his mother, pianist and harpist Alice Coltrane.