312 – Laura Jurd – 100 Years of Miles Davis

One of the most distinctive voices in jazz and improvised music, Mercury-nominated Laura Jurd’s unique approach to the trumpet is celebrated in the work that she creates. A life-long, avid fan of 20th century icon, Miles Davis, this special one-off concert sees Laura join with a star-studded band of jazz musicians to celebrate the energy of Miles’ later periods, 100 years on from his birth.

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One of the most distinctive voices in jazz and improvised music, Mercury-nominated Laura Jurd’s unique approach to the trumpet is celebrated in the work that she creates. A life-long, avid fan of 20th century icon, Miles Davis, this special one-off concert sees Laura leaning into the energy of Miles’ later periods, 100 years on from his birth. Re-imagining repertoire from across Miles’ career, expect rock-tinged, groove music that goes beyond a tribute and takes the spirit of Miles Davis to new and uncharted territory. In true “Milesian” fashion, Laura brings together a star-studded cohort of some of the most revered music-makers in their respective fields – an unmissable night of music played at the highest level.

Laura Jurd – trumpet
Elliot Galvin – keyboards
Ethan Johns – guitar
Ruth Goller – bass
Jeremy Stacey – drums

“The kind of musician I want to be in my next life” – Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio 2