One Jazz presents superb Canadian-born, UK-based trumpeter Jay Phelps celebrating the vast repertoire and enduring legacy of jazz’s most iconic figure, Miles Davis, in this special Miles at 100 tribute.
This intimate celebration takes place in the unique surroundings of the Chapel at Abney Park Cemetery in Stoke Newington, North London, on Sunday 31st May, with performances at 12:30 and 14:00.
The show at 14:00 is now SOLD OUT. With just 80 tickets available the 12:30 show is expected to sell out very soon — don’t miss the chance to experience a rare and intimate tribute to Miles Davis in one of London’s most atmospheric spaces.
Tickets are available now at: abneypark.org
Jay Phelps
Jay Phelps is one of the leading trumpet players and bandleaders on the UK jazz scene. He has performed with world-class artists including Wynton Marsalis, Shabaka Hutchings, and Amy Winehouse, and has long championed the music of his great hero, Miles Davis.
He regularly performs sold-out interpretations of Davis’ landmark album Kind of Blue, and recently co-starred in the acclaimed theatre production Miles at Southwark Playhouse.
For these special performances, Jay will present a curated selection of music associated with Miles Davis, alongside personal stories that bring the music and its history vividly to life. He will be joined by Luke Bacchus on keys.
Miles Davis
Born in May 1926, Miles Davis continually redefined jazz across an extraordinary 45-year career. A restless innovator, he moved fluidly between styles and eras, shaping the evolution of modern music far beyond jazz itself. His influence remains profound, continuing to inspire generations of musicians and listeners worldwide.