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Miles and Me: Laura Mvula

Singer-songwriter Laura Mvula delves into her collection of Miles Davis records, from early Miles to late, and showcases just how inspirational and influential his oeuvre is.

Singer-songwriter Laura Mvula delves into her collection of Miles Davis records, from early Miles to late, and showcases just how inspirational and influential his oeuvre is.

Trumpet player, bandleader, and composer Miles Davis is among the most acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th century music. Mvula fell for Davis’ music as a child, and recently covered one of his tracks for the Robert Glasper-produced compilation album ‘Everything’s Beautiful’.

1 hour, 2 minutes

Last on

Sun 13 Nov 2016 10:00

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:06

    Miles Davis

    Boplicity

  • 00:09

    Miles Davis

    Seven Steps to Heaven

  • 00:15

    Miles Davis

    All Blues

  • 00:22

    Miles Davis

    Blue In Green

  • 00:28

    Miles Davis

    Flamenco Sketches

  • 00:34

    George Gershwin

    Summertime (Porgy and Bess)

    Performer: Miles Davis. Ensemble: Ensemble. Conductor: Gil Evans.
  • 00:37

    Miles Davis

    Gone

  • 00:42

    Miles Davis

    Bitches Brew

  • 00:49

    Miles Davis

    Human Nature

  • 00:54

    Miles Davis & Robert Glasper

    Silence Is The Way (feat. Laura Mvula)

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  • Sun 13 Nov 2016 10:00

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