The year 2026 is a special date for all jazz lovers worldwide. It marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Miles Davis – one of the most important figures in the history of 20th-century music. The trumpeter, composer, visionary, and constant seeker of new sounds left behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of musicians to this day.

On this occasion, Piotr Schmidt – one of the leading Polish jazz trumpeters, composer, producer and leader of numerous artistic projects, Trumpeter of the Year 2023 and 2025 – has prepared a special concert project dedicated to the work of Miles Davis.

This isn't a typical tribute concert, however. The program was conceived as a contemporary take on Miles's music, showcasing primarily his electric period and the jazz-rock and jazz-pop sounds of the 80s. The audience will hear the legendary trumpeter's greatest hits of the 80s, but not only that, but also compositions by Michał Urbaniak, the only Pole to have collaborated with Miles.

Schmidt has invited distinguished musicians from among the leading figures of the Polish jazz scene to collaborate. Paweł Tomaszewski, an outstanding pianist and keyboardist, plays a special role in the project. His fascination with Miles Davis's electric period is reflected in the concert's rich sound. The ensemble is complemented by Jakub Mizeracki, Marcin Pospieszalski, and Paweł Dobrowolski, artists who have been collaborating on some of the most interesting projects in contemporary Polish jazz for years.

Piotr Schmidt has collaborated with artists such as Aaron Parks, Mino Cinelu, Walter Smith III, Leszek Możdżer, Adam Bałdych, Michał Barański, and Krzysztof Herdzin, among others, and his original albums regularly appear at the top of year-end reviews. The "Miles Davis – 100th Anniversary" project is a personal tribute to the artist who had a profound influence on the development of jazz and contemporary improvised music.