Miles Strides: A Miles Davis Centenary Tribute
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Jazz lovers are invited to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of one of music's greatest innovators as The Evan Evans Quintet presents a special concert honouring the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary trumpeter Miles Davis.This unforgettable evening will pay tribute to Davis's remarkable musical journey with performances of some of his most iconic works, including So What, My Funny Valentine, Footprints, and Milestones, alongside a carefully curated selection of music spanning the many eras of his groundbreaking career.
Few artists have shaped the course of modern music as profoundly as Miles Davis. Throughout a career that spanned more than five decades, he continually reinvented both himself and the sound of jazz. From bebop and cool jazz to modal jazz, free jazz and jazz-rock fusion, Davis remained at the forefront of innovation, influencing generations of musicians and redefining the possibilities of the genre.
Born on 26 May 1926, Miles Davis collaborated with some of the greatest names in jazz, including Charlie Parker and John Coltrane, while mentoring and inspiring countless artists who followed. His landmark 1959 recording Kind of Blue remains one of the most influential and best-selling jazz albums of all time, continuing to inspire audiences and musicians around the world.
Led by Evan Evans, this outstanding quintet of celebrated musicians will honour Davis's enduring legacy with passion, authenticity and artistry. More than a concert, this is a celebration of the music, innovation and fearless creativity that made Miles Davis one of the most important figures in jazz history.
Whether you're a lifelong jazz enthusiast or discovering Miles Davis for the first time, this promises to be an unforgettable evening celebrating a century of one of music's greatest visionaries.
Get ready for one unmissable night of world-class jazz.
Band.
Drums - Evan Evans
Trumpet - Ben Bruni
Piano – Jordy Stitt
Tenor Saxophone – Joshua Hatcher
Double Bass – Andrew Shaw
General Info:
Step inside from 6:30 pm. The music begins at 7:30 pm. Venue closes at 11.30pm.
Seating is unreserved and claimed by those who arrive first. The early ones always find the best vantage point.
Food and small plates will be available throughout the evening, and the bar will be flowing with local and international wines, classic cocktails, fine spirits, and a deep collection of bourbons worthy of New Orleans itself.
To find us, follow Mead Lane to its very end. Turn left. Look for the red door. We’re the fourth premise on the right.
No number. No signs. No announcements.
Just a hidden jazz club… and those who know, know.
Tickets $28
Date
Friday 28 August 2026 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
The Ruby Jazz Club
Mead Lane, Turn left down the easement at the end , Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
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