UKARIA: Phil Slater Quintet
25 May @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm ACST
Miles Davis’ influence extends beyond jazz: he is a defining presence in twentieth-century culture. His output – think Kind of Blue, Birth of the Cool, Bitches Brew – constantly reinvented what music could be, and perhaps more than any other jazz artist he is both revered by musicians and beloved by audiences.
Australian Phil Slater, like Davis both a trumpeter and composer, is perfectly placed to give us a very personal take on this titan’s work. In this concert, Phil captures a remarkable moment in time, exploring the trailblazing recordings Davis made with his quintet (including Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter) in the 1960s. Alongside his own hand-picked quintet, Phil will perform a host of Davis’ original material, and explain just what makes these recordings so compelling. And we’ll have the chance to hear some of Phil’s own music so inspired by Davis, bringing a defining jazz legacy both home to Australia and right up to date.
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