The Steve Waterman Octet - Celebrating Miles Davis

This year marks the centenary of the birth of Miles Davis, one of the most iconic and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz.

Celebrating the influence of Miles' legacy, the Steve Waterman Octet presents a selection of music from Miles' complete career.

From Birth of the Cool through to Porgy and Bess and the Miles Ahead Gil Evans/Miles Davis collaborations, Steve's superb octet includes his own arrangements of Miles's compositions.The band features some of the UK's finest and most popular jazz musicians.Steve Waterman - trumpet, Martin Gladdish - trombone, Alan Barnes - alto sax, Dave O'Higgins - tenor sax, Karen Sharp - baritone sax, Gareth Williams - piano, Marianne Windham -double bass, Clark Tracey - drums