Celebrate the 100th birthday of jazz legend Miles Davis with an afternoon of live music featuring jazz musician and SUNY Purchase professor Wayne Tucker and talented student musicians. Enjoy the timeless sounds of one of jazz’s most influential artists as they bring his music to life in a lively performance honoring his remarkable legacy.
Wayne Tucker is a New York City–based trumpeter, composer, arranger, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist who has released five albums and regularly performs with his band, The Bad Mothas. His diverse career has taken him on tour and into the studio with acclaimed artists across jazz, pop, R&B, and rock, including Taylor Swift, David Crosby, Kurt Elling, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Elvis Costello. From New York City jazz clubs to iconic stages like Madison Square Garden and The Hollywood Bowl, Wayne brings a wealth of musical experience and a passion for sharing jazz with audiences of all ages.
This program is free and open to all.
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