Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Band Performance at Martyrs' Sold Out Tonight

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In April 1970, Miles Davis released his first gold album Bitches Brew, which highlighted Davis’ continual experimentation with electronic music. While Bitches Brew received mixed reviews due to Davis’ unconventional style and rejection of traditional jazz rhythms, the album was beyond influential, selling more than half a million copies and ranking on the top of most “best albums” lists.

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Bitches Brew as well as the 85th anniversary of Davis’ birth, the Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Band will be performing at Martyrs’ tonight as part of the Auditorium Theatre’s Miles Davis Festival. Featuring an all-star lineup (Trumpet: Nicholas Payton, Sax: Gary Thomas, Bass: Darryl Jones, Guitar: Blackbyrd McKnight, Tabla: Badal Roy, Percussion: Mino Cinelu, Percussion: Munyungo Jackson, Keyboards: Robert Irving III, Keyboards: John Beasley, Drums: Vincent Wilburn Jr. and Turntables: DJ Logic), the show will allow attendees to judge for themselves what critics are still debating—is Bitches Brew “jazz tradition” or “jazz mutation?”

While today’s show is sold out, you can experience Davis’ Bitches Brew and the 40th Anniversary Band, both albums available at milesdavis.com. And make sure to let us know what you think!