Jazz Mafia: Miles & Mingus Reimagined

Jazz Mafia's Reimagined series takes on two of jazz's most fearless innovators in this tribute to Miles Davis and Charles Mingus. Following previous explorations of Stevie Wonder, Prince, and The Beatles, bandleader Adam Theis leads his core acoustic ensemble through bold new arrangements that honor the restless spirit defining both legends.

Expect deep grooves and inventive arrangements as Jazz Mafia reimagines classic material from the Davis and Mingus catalogs. The seven-piece ensemble features Mike Olmos on trumpet channeling Miles' revolutionary approach, while the rhythm section anchored by Joshua Thurston Milgrom's upright bass and Henry Plumb's drums captures Mingus' complex, driving energy. The horn section—Laurel Fink on alto sax, Tommy Occhiuto on tenor and bari sax, and Theis on trombone—brings both the cool sophistication of Davis' groups and the bold, gospel-tinged power of Mingus' compositions.

Jazz Mafia founder Adam Theis has built a reputation for high-level interplay between longtime collaborators and rising Bay Area talent. Colin Hogan's keys tie together the ensemble's sound as they navigate between Miles' modal explorations and Mingus' orchestral complexity. The group's acoustic setup allows for the intimate musical conversations that defined both artists' greatest work.

This performance promises the creative freshness Jazz Mafia is known for while paying homage to two musicians who constantly pushed jazz forward. Davis' restless evolution from bebop through electric fusion and Mingus' compositional ambition and social consciousness provide rich material for reimagining. The band captures the fearless innovation that made both artists legendary, presenting familiar material through a contemporary lens while preserving the revolutionary spirit that made the originals timeless.