Miles Electric Band:
Celebrating 100 Years of Miles Davis
Opening Act: NoSax NoClar
For fans of Miles Davis’ electric-fusion era, instrumental funk-rock, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea
Burton Cummings Theatre
Sunday, June 21 | 7:30pm
About M.E.B
M.E.B. (Miles Electric Band) was founded by EMMY and GRAMMY-winning drummer/producer Vince Wilburn Jr., the nephew and bandmate of Miles Davis. Bringing together Miles Davis alumni and the next generation of modern jazz stars, this rotating ensemble of master musicians performs with the intention of continuing to expand the boundaries of music, while also paying homage to the innovations of Miles Davis' electric period.
The latest recording, That You Not Dare To Forget (Released on Sony Legacy Recordings), produced by Lenny White and Vince Wilburn Jr., presents brand new, never-released studio recordings and echoes from the master himself. Two tracks of the five on the album include unreleased trumpet performances by Miles and the album features music legends including Ron Carter, Marcus Miller, Stanley Clarke, Donald Harrison, Darryl Jones, Vernon Reid and John Scofield.
This all-star crew’s high-voltage celebration features Miles band alums Vince Wilburn Jr., Darryl Jones, Robert Irving III, Marc Cary, Jean Paul Bourelly, Munyugo Jackson, and Antoine Roney, with the addition of jazz contemporaries Keyon Harrold on trumpet and special guest DJ Logic on turntables. Together, they deliver the boundary-breaking energy, groove, and funk that defined Miles' electric era albums like Bitches Brew and On The Corner.
The ensemble is endorsed by The Miles Davis Estate and sponsored by American Express. A biopic film on Miles Davis is being produced by Jagged Edge Productions and is slated for release in 2026.
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About NoSax NoClar
NoSax NoClar - their name reflects a desire to do the most with the least.
This French duo is more than simply a dialogue between saxophone and clarinet. It goes further - creating waves with the force of just two breaths. With this project, Bastien Weeger (alto and soprano saxophones) and Julien Stella (clarinet, bass clarinet, beatboxing) have discovered a musical language whose full potential continues to unfold. Each piece, each program, becomes an opportunity to explore the art of conversation in duo. Two voices intertwine, circling and supporting one another.
There is something deeply affecting in their approach - both in its simplicity and in the emotional power of the stories they tell. Bastien Weeger and Julien Stella, more humble than they let on, draw from a rich and borderless musical culture. Kahmsïn, their first album, takes inspiration from Celtic, Berber, and Balkan traditions, weaving these influences into a personal and expressive sound. Rëd Sisters, their second album, continues this exploration of global roots, with a particular focus on Armenia.
For NoSax NoClar, everything becomes a reason to search for new ways of playing their instruments. Texture is key, but rhythm lies at the heart of their music. With dazzling agility, they fill the space without a safety net, often making it hard to believe there are only two musicians on stage.
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