Mar 4, 2025 1:29 PM
Changing of the Guard at Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
On October 23, Ted Nash – having toured the world playing alto, soprano and tenor saxophone, clarinet and bass…
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has acquired the catalog Miles Davis.
Through the agreement, UMPG will administer such compositions as “Bitches Brew,” “Boplicity,” “Bye Bye,” “Dig,” “Freddy Freeloader,” “It’s About That Time,” “Miles Ahead,” “Miles Runs the Voodoo Down,” “Rated X,” “So What,” and more.
“We are deeply honored to have the late great jazz musician Miles Davis added to our catalogue of songs,” said David Renzer, chairman and CEO of UMPG. “He defined an era and has been the inspiration for many other artists after him. His contributions are historical and we are glad that UMPG has become the home of his incredible music.”
For more information, visit: www.umusicpub.com
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