Downtown Music Publishing has signed a global deal with the Miles Davis Estate to represent the legendary jazz trumpeter and composer’s entire catalog, the company announced Monday (Oct. 28).
“Miles Davis made an indelible mark on both popular music and culture,” said Downtown Music Holdings and Downtown Music Publishing CEO Justin Kalifowitz in a statement. “Through his exploration and expansion of the language of jazz, Miles pushed the boundaries of genre and influenced generations of artists across the musical spectrum. It’s a legitimate privilege to be entrusted with the care of extraordinary works like ‘So What’ and ‘Blue in Green’ that have shaped the modern musical and cultural landscapes in such a profound way.”