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Celebrating legendary trumpet player Miles Davis' 100th birthday

NPR | By Felix Contreras,

Adrian Florido, Henry Larson

Published May 30, 2026 at 3:08 PM MDT

This week, the jazz world celebrated what would have been Miles Davis' 100th birthday. The late trumpet player is widely considered one of the most innovative and influential jazz musicians of all time.

Felix Contreras

Felix Contreras is co-creator and host of Alt.Latino, NPR's pioneering radio show and podcast celebrating Latin music and culture since 2010.

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Adrian Florido

Adrian Florido is a national correspondent for NPR covering race and identity in America.

Henry Larson