Among the great electric bassists in the history of the instrument, Marcus Miller is a jazz renaissance man.  He was instrumental to Miles Davis’s resurgence in the 1980s and helps us celebrate Miles’s centennial with music from Davis’s landmark 1982 live double album We Want Miles, along with classic Miles compositions spanning from the 1950s right up to his final era of Tutu in 1986 and Amandla in 1989 both of which Marcus Miller composed and produced.  He will be joined by other members of Miles Davis’s 1980s comeback band guitarist Mike Stern, saxophonist Bill Evans and percussionist Mino Cinelu.

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Marcus Miller: “We Want Miles” Centennial Celebration

SFJAZZ Center

One of the most iconic partnerships in jazz history is given new life when legendary bassist Marcus Miller assembles an all-star team and pays tribute to Miles Davis on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the trumpeter's birth.

We Want Miles!

Aarhus Music Hall

One of the great jazz guitarists of his generation, Mike Stern has the unique ability to play with the finesse and lyricism of Jim Hall, the driving swing of Wes Montgomery and the turbulent, overdriven attack of Jimi Hendrix. Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, Stern revered all three of those guitar immortals, along with such potent blues guitarists as Albert and B.B. King. Aspects of those seminal influences can be heard in his playing on the 18 recordings he has released as a leader or in his acclaimed sideman work for Miles Davis, Billy Cobham, the Brecker Brothers, Jaco Pastorius, Steps Ahead, David Sanborn, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Joe Henderson and the all-star Four Generations of Miles band.

Mike Stern Quintet

Dearborn Station

**Mike Stern Quartet Jazz Showcase**

**Date & Time:** Thursday, June 6, 2024, to Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 8:00 PM each evening.

**Location:** Jazz Showcase, 806 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, United States.

**Featuring:**
- Mike Stern on guitar
- Leni Stern on guitar/vocals
- Juan Chiavassa on drums
- Noam Tanzer on bass
- Danny Walsh on saxophone

Join us at the Jazz Showcase, the premier destination for jazz in Chicago, for an unforgettable series of performances by the Mike Stern Quartet. Known as one of the great jazz guitarists of his generation, Mike Stern brings a unique blend of finesse, swing, and overdriven attack to the stage, reminiscent of jazz legends like Jim Hall, Wes Montgomery, and Jimi Hendrix. With a career that spans collaborations with Miles Davis, Billy Cobham, and many more, Stern's performances are a testament to his profound influence on the jazz genre.

**Ticket Information:**
- **Thursday:** $30 general admission, $45 VIP preferred seating
- **Friday, Saturday, & Sunday:** $35 general admission, $50 VIP preferred seating

**Performance Schedule:**
- **Thursday, June 6:** 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM
- **Friday, June 7:** 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM
- **Saturday, June 8:** 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM
- **Sunday, June 9:** 4:00 PM & 8:00 PM

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the mastery of Mike Stern and his quartet live in the heart of Chicago. For tickets and more information, visit the Jazz Showcase website or call 312-360-0234.

Mike Stern

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24 - 27 Sep, 2026

Marcus Miller: “We Want Miles” Centennial Celebration · San Francisco Jazz

Jul 6, 2026

We Want Miles! · Musikhuset Aarhus

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