MILES DAVIS: SCENES FROM A LIFE
As we celebrate 100 years of Miles Davis, Modern Rocks Gallery is proud to present Miles Davis "Scenes from a Life". A stunning collection showcasing Miles Davis on stage, in the recording studio, at home creating art and at the gym, with prints from celebrated photographers Don Hunstein and Glen Craig, including previously unseen Don Hunstein shots, available for the first time as fine art prints.
Miles Davis by Don Hunstein
Don Hunstein captured some of the most intimate and enduring images of Miles Davis, revealing not just a legendary musician but a deeply introspective artist. Best known for his work with Columbia Records, Hunstein photographed Davis during a transformative era in jazz, including the period surrounding the iconic album Kind of Blue. His photographs often portray Davis in quiet, contemplative moments—head bowed, trumpet in hand—emphasizing mood and atmosphere over performance spectacle.
Miles Davis performs on stage during “Jazz at the Plaza” 9th September 1958, at the Plaza Hotel, New York, taken by Don Hunstein, and available for the first time as an estate stamped, limited edition print.
This stunning shot of Miles Davis was taken onstage at The Plaza Hotel, with the performance being recorded and released as “Jazz at the Plaza Vol. I”. The recording featured the Miles Davis Sextet, and was subsequently was released in September 1973 by Columbia Records. Duke Ellington was recorded at the same event and released as the second volume (Jazz at the Plaza Vol. II). Billie Holiday also performed on the night.
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Miles Davis, taken during the Porgy and Bess recording session by Don Hunstein taken in New York, 1958
Estate stamped limited edition print from the official Don Hunstein Estate.
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Miles Davis in a contemplative mood during the recording of "Kind of Blue" at Columbia's 30th Street Studio in New York City.
Estate stamped limited edition print from the official Don Hunstein Estate.
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Miles Davis taken during the recording sessions for 'Kind of Blue' at Columbia's 30th Street Studio in New York in March 1959, taken by Don Hunstein, and available as an estate stamped, limited edition print.
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Miles Davis, taken during the Porgy and Bess recording session by Don Hunstein taken in New York, 1958
Estate stamped limited edition print from the official Don Hunstein Estate.
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Previously unpublished shot of Miles Davis working on an art piece at his New York home in 1969, by Don Hunstein. Available for the first time as a fine art print.
Estate stamped limited edition print from the official Don Hunstein Estate.
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Miles Davis by Don Hunstein, NYC, 1969
When photographer Don Hunstein shot this portrait of Miles outside Davis's home on West 77th Street in June 1969, the jazz legend was at the midpoint between the sessions which would produce his two revolutionary jazz-fusion masterpieces: In A Silent Way (recorded in February '69) and Bitches Brew (recorded in August '69). Davis's recent move to electrified instruments is echoed in his futurist fashion sensibility. The button-down black & white cool of bebop Miles has made way for a psychedelic patchwork vest and custom-made wrap-around shades.
Estate stamped limited edition print from the official Don Hunstein Estate
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Available for the first time, Miles Davis at home in New York by photographer, Don Hunstein. Seen here working on an art piece in his living room in 1969.
Estate stamped limited edition print from the official Don Hunstein Estate.
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John Coltrane and Miles Davis, New York, 1959 by Don Hunstein, estate stamped limited edition print
In 1959, trumpeter/band leader/composer Miles Davis assembled a sextet of legendary players, Cannonball Adderley (alto sax), Paul Chambers (bass), Jimmy Cobb (drums), John Coltrane (tenor sax), Bill Evans (piano) (Wynton Kelly plays piano on Freddie Freeloader) to create Kind of Blue, a sublime atmospheric masterpiece which continues to transport listeners a half century since its release. This Don Hunstein photograph of Miles (unfocused) and Coltrane (in focus) in the studio was snapped during the April 1959 session that yielded All Blues and Flamenco Sketches. Also available individually as the companion photo (Coltrane out of focus, Miles in focus), or in diptych with both shots side by side).
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Miles Davis and John Coltrane, New York, 1959 by Don Hunstein, estate stamped limited edition print
In 1959, trumpeter/band leader/composer Miles Davis assembled a sextet of legendary players, Cannonball Adderley (alto sax), Paul Chambers (bass), Jimmy Cobb (drums), John Coltrane (tenor sax), Bill Evans (piano) (Wynton Kelly plays piano on Freddie Freeloader) to create Kind of Blue, a sublime atmospheric masterpiece which continues to transport listeners a half century since its release. This Don Hunstein photograph of Miles (in focus) and Trane (unfocused) in the studio was snapped during the April 1959 session that yielded All Blues and Flamenco Sketches. Also available individually as the companion photo (Trane in focus, Miles unfocused), or in diptych.
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Diptych of John Coltrane and Miles Davis, New York, 1959 by Don Hunstein, estate stamped limited edition print, with both frames on the same print, side by side.
In 1959, trumpeter/band leader/composer Miles Davis assembled a sextet of legendary players, Cannonball Adderley (alto sax), Paul Chambers (bass), Jimmy Cobb (drums), John Coltrane (tenor sax), Bill Evans (piano) (Wynton Kelly plays piano on Freddie Freeloader) to create Kind of Blue, a sublime atmospheric masterpiece which continues to transport listeners a half century since its release. These Don Hunstein photographs of Miles Davis and John Coltrane in the studio in New York City were snapped during the April 1959 session that yielded All Blues and Flamenco Sketches.
Only available as a 20×24” print
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Miles Davis, New York, 1956 by Don Hunstein, estate stamped limited edition print
Shortly after signing with Columbia Records, Miles Davis went into Columbia Studio D on October 26, 1955 for the first of three sessions that would comprise Round About Midnight, his debut album for the label. Miles worked out much of the album in a pair of sessions on June 5 and September 10, 1956, during which Don Hunstein created this seminal portrait of Miles in full creative mode. The album's release in March 1957 ushered in a new era in jazz history.
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Miles Davis 1959 contact sheet print from the Kind Of Blue sessions in New York by Don Hunstein, estate stamped limited edition print
During the Kind of Blue sessions, Miles Davis provided his sextet with a schematic framework for the modal improvisations that would comprise the album. Though primarily a trumpet player, Davis used the piano as a compositional tool. This rare shot of Miles at the keys provides a candid insight into his working methods as well as a glimpse into the studio ambience that created one of the most atmospheric and influential albums of all-time. This contact sheet print shows the collaboration between the musicians as they strive for musical perfection.
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Miles Davis in a contemplative mood during the recording of "Kind of Blue" at Columbia's 30th Street Studio in New York City. This triptych print has three frames all on the same sheet of paper
Estate stamped limited edition print from the official Don Hunstein Estate.
Available in one size only - 18” x 30” paper size
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Miles Davis with John Coltrane, Jullian "Cannonball” Adderley, and Bill Evans. during the recording sessions for 'Kind of Blue' at Columbia's 30th Street Studio in New York in March 1959, taken by Don Hunstein, and available for the first time as an estate stamped, limited edition print.
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Miles Davis taken during the recording sessions for 'Kind of Blue' at Columbia's 30th Street Studio in New York in March 1959, taken by Don Hunstein, and available as an estate stamped, limited edition print.
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Miles Davis by Glen Craig
Glen Craig photographed Miles Davis with a focus on immediacy and presence, often capturing him in the midst of live performance. His images emphasize movement, expression, and the physical intensity of Davis’s playing, highlighting the trumpeter’s deep concentration and commanding stage presence. Through close framing and attention to gesture, Craig’s photographs convey the emotional power and spontaneity of jazz, presenting Davis as a fully immersed artist whose music and body language are inseparable.
Signed limited edition print of Miles Davis on stage at Filmore East, NYC in 1970 by photographer Glen Craig.
Miles Davis recorded Miles Davis at Fillmore over the course of four nights from June 17-20, 1970. On the resulting double LP, each of the nights were edited down to single tracks, named after the day of the performance on which it was recorded. This shot is from the first night, Wednesday, June 17, 1970 which would correspond to the "Wednesday Miles" track on the album.
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
“Miles was very spontaneous,” Craig says. “He never wanted to rehearse. There’s a famous quote of his: ‘Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.’ You would see one concert and it would be this way, and the next night it would be completely different. Everybody would vibe off of everyone else.”
Glen Craig’s prints are archival pigment prints. Hand printed silver gelatin prints are available on request in 11x14” and 16x20” - click HERE to inquire
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Signed limited edition print of Miles Davis on stage at the legendary Filmore East, New York City in 1970 by photographer Glen Craig.
Miles Davis recorded Miles Davis at Fillmore over the course of four nights from June 17-20, 1970. On the resulting double LP, each of the nights were edited down to single tracks, named after the day of the performance on which it was recorded. This shot is from the first night, Wednesday, June 17, 1970 which would correspond to the "Wednesday Miles" track on the album.
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
“Miles was very spontaneous,” Craig says. “He never wanted to rehearse. There’s a famous quote of his: ‘Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.’ You would see one concert and it would be this way, and the next night it would be completely different. Everybody would vibe off of everyone else.”
Glen Craig’s prints are archival pigment prints. Hand printed silver gelatin prints are available on request in 11x14” and 16x20” - click HERE to inquire
Framing is available for prints in this collection . Click HERE for more information on how to add framing to your print order
Signed limited edition print of Miles Davis on stage at the legendary Filmore East club, New York City in 1970 by photographer Glen Craig.
Miles Davis recorded Miles Davis at Fillmore over the course of four nights from June 17-20, 1970. On the resulting double LP, each of the nights were edited down to single tracks, named after the day of the performance on which it was recorded. This shot is from the first night, Wednesday, June 17, 1970 which would correspond to the "Wednesday Miles" track on the album.
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
“Miles was very spontaneous,” Craig says. “He never wanted to rehearse. There’s a famous quote of his: ‘Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.’ You would see one concert and it would be this way, and the next night it would be completely different. Everybody would vibe off of everyone else.”
Glen Craig’s prints are archival pigment prints. Hand printed silver gelatin prints are available on request in 11x14” and 16x20” - click HERE to inquire
Framing is available for prints in this collection . Click HERE for more information on how to add framing to your print order
Signed limited edition print of Miles Davis on stage at the legendary Filmore East, New York City in 1970 by photographer Glen Craig.
Miles Davis recorded Miles Davis at Fillmore over the course of four nights from June 17-20, 1970. On the resulting double LP, each of the nights were edited down to single tracks, named after the day of the performance on which it was recorded. This shot is from the first night, Wednesday, June 17, 1970 which would correspond to the "Wednesday Miles" track on the album.
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
“Miles was very spontaneous,” Craig says. “He never wanted to rehearse. There’s a famous quote of his: ‘Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.’ You would see one concert and it would be this way, and the next night it would be completely different. Everybody would vibe off of everyone else.”
Glen Craig’s prints are archival pigment prints. Hand printed silver gelatin prints are available on request in 11x14” and 16x20” - click HERE to inquire
Framing is available for prints in this collection . Click HERE for more information on how to add framing to your print order
Signed limited edition print of Miles Davis by Glen Craig
Paper size 18” high x 41” wide
Custom sizes available on request
This diptych captures Miles Davis during two distinct elements of a trumpet performance, capturing some of the energy that a viewer would experience at the live performance.
Miles Davis recorded Miles Davis at Fillmore over the course of four nights from June 17-20, 1970. On the resulting double LP, each of the nights were edited down to single tracks, named after the day of the performance on which it was recorded. This shot is from the second night, Thursday, June 18, 1970 which would correspond to the "Thursday Miles" track on the album.
“Miles was very spontaneous,” Craig says. “He never wanted to rehearse. There’s a famous quote of his: ‘Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.’ You would see one concert and it would be this way, and the next night it would be completely different. Everybody would vibe off of everyone else.”
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Signed limited edition print of Miles Davis by Glen Craig
Paper size 27” high x 20” wide
Custom sizes available on request
This diptych captures Miles Davis during two distinct elements of a trumpet performance, capturing some of the energy that a viewer would experience at the live performance.
Miles Davis recorded Miles Davis at Fillmore over the course of four nights from June 17-20, 1970. On the resulting double LP, each of the nights were edited down to single tracks, named after the day of the performance on which it was recorded. This shot is from the first night, Wednesday, June 17, 1970 which would correspond to the "Wednesday Miles" track on the album.
With typical athleticism, Davis reaches for a high note on stage at the Fillmore East. “This is where his gym training came in,” Craig says.
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Signed limited edition print of Miles Davis on stage in performance at Filmore East, NYC in 1970 by photographer Glen Craig.
Miles Davis recorded Miles Davis at Fillmore over the course of four nights from June 17-20, 1970. On the resulting double LP, each of the nights were edited down to single tracks, named after the day of the performance on which it was recorded. This shot is from the first night, Wednesday, June 17, 1970 which would correspond to the "Wednesday Miles" track on the album.
“Miles was very spontaneous,” Craig says. “He never wanted to rehearse. There’s a famous quote of his: ‘Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.’ You would see one concert and it would be this way, and the next night it would be completely different. Everybody would vibe off of everyone else.”
The shot includes Keith Jarrett on organ, Dave Holland on bass and Chick Corea on electric piano. “Miles chose people for their ability and then he would just let them jam,” Craig says.
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
Glen Craig’s prints are archival pigment prints. Hand printed silver gelatin prints are available on request in 11x14” and 16x20” - click HERE to inquire
Framing is available for prints in this collection . Click HERE for more information on how to add framing to your print order
Signed limited edition print of Miles Davis on stage at Filmore East, NYC in 1970 by photographer Glen Craig.
Miles Davis recorded Miles Davis at Fillmore over the course of four nights from June 17-20, 1970. On the resulting double LP, each of the nights were edited down to single tracks, named after the day of the performance on which it was recorded. This shot is from the first night, Wednesday, June 17, 1970 which would correspond to the "Wednesday Miles" track on the album.
“Miles was very spontaneous,” Craig says. “He never wanted to rehearse. There’s a famous quote of his: ‘Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.’ You would see one concert and it would be this way, and the next night it would be completely different. Everybody would vibe off of everyone else.”
The shot includes Keith Jarrett on organ, Dave Holland on bass and Chick Corea on electric piano. “Miles chose people for their ability and then he would just let them jam,” Craig says.
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
Glen Craig’s prints are archival pigment prints. Hand printed silver gelatin prints are available on request in 11x14” and 16x20” - click HERE to inquire
Framing is available for prints in this collection . Click HERE for more information on how to add framing to your print order
Signed limited edition print of Miles Davis on stage in performance at Filmore East, NYC in 1970 by photographer Glen Craig.
Miles Davis recorded Miles Davis at Fillmore over the course of four nights from June 17-20, 1970. On the resulting double LP, each of the nights were edited down to single tracks, named after the day of the performance on which it was recorded. This shot is from the first night, Wednesday, June 17, 1970 which would correspond to the "Wednesday Miles" track on the album.
“Miles was very spontaneous,” Craig says. “He never wanted to rehearse. There’s a famous quote of his: ‘Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.’ You would see one concert and it would be this way, and the next night it would be completely different. Everybody would vibe off of everyone else.”
The shot includes Keith Jarrett on organ, Dave Holland on bass and Chick Corea on electric piano. “Miles chose people for their ability and then he would just let them jam,” Craig says.
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
Glen Craig’s prints are archival pigment prints. Hand printed silver gelatin prints are available on request in 11x14” and 16x20” - click HERE to inquire
Framing is available for prints in this collection . Click HERE for more information on how to add framing to your print order
Signed limited edition print of Miles Davis outside his home, Upper West Side, NYC, 1970 by Glen Craig
Miles Davis lived in a townhouse on West 77th Street for 25 years. It was both his home and a creative space, and it was where some of his most important albums were composed including Kind of Blue and Bitches Brew. It has been designated as a New York City Landmark, and in 2014, the block on which the house is located was renamed Miles Davis Way.
Neighbors grew accustomed to seeing Davis and other music legends, such as Herbie Hancock and Dizzy Gillespie, coming and going from the building. In spite of his wealth and fame, Davis was a common presence among his neighbors, and often sat outside in a space nicknamed "Talk Stoop," with friends to pass the time.
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
Glen Craig’s prints are archival pigment prints. Hand printed silver gelatin prints are available on request in 11x14” and 16x20” - click HERE to inquire
Framing is available for prints in this collection . Click HERE for more information on how to add framing to your print order
Signed limited edition print of Miles Davis in the garden of his home, Upper West Side, NYC, 1970 by Glen Craig
Miles Davis lived in a townhouse on West 77th Street for 25 years. It was both his home and a creative space, and it was where some of his most important albums were composed including Kind of Blue and Bitches Brew. It has been designated as a New York City Landmark, and in 2014, the block on which the house is located was renamed Miles Davis Way.
Neighbors grew accustomed to seeing Davis and other music legends, such as Herbie Hancock and Dizzy Gillespie, coming and going from the building. In spite of his wealth and fame, Davis was a common presence among his neighbors, and often sat outside in a space nicknamed "Talk Stoop," with friends to pass the time.
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
Glen Craig’s prints are archival pigment prints. Hand printed silver gelatin prints are available on request in 11x14” and 16x20” - click HERE to inquire
Framing is available for prints in this collection . Click HERE for more information on how to add framing to your print order
Signed limited edition print of Miles Davis outside his home, Upper West Side, NYC, 1970 by Glen Craig
Miles Davis lived in a townhouse on West 77th Street for 25 years. It was both his home and a creative space, and it was where some of his most important albums were composed including Kind of Blue and Bitches Brew. It has been designated as a New York City Landmark, and in 2014, the block on which the house is located was renamed Miles Davis Way.
Neighbors grew accustomed to seeing Davis and other music legends, such as Herbie Hancock and Dizzy Gillespie, coming and going from the building. In spite of his wealth and fame, Davis was a common presence among his neighbors, and often sat outside in a space nicknamed "Talk Stoop," with friends to pass the time.
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
Glen Craig’s prints are archival pigment prints. Hand printed silver gelatin prints are available on request in 11x14” and 16x20” - click HERE to inquire
Framing is available for prints in this collection . Click HERE for more information on how to add framing to your print order
Signed limited edition print of Miles Davis outside his home, Upper West Side, NYC, 1970 by Glen Craig
Miles Davis lived in a townhouse on West 77th Street for 25 years. It was both his home and a creative space, and it was where some of his most important albums were composed including Kind of Blue and Bitches Brew. It has been designated as a New York City Landmark, and in 2014, the block on which the house is located was renamed Miles Davis Way.
Neighbors grew accustomed to seeing Davis and other music legends, such as Herbie Hancock and Dizzy Gillespie, coming and going from the building. In spite of his wealth and fame, Davis was a common presence among his neighbors, and often sat outside in a space nicknamed "Talk Stoop," with friends to pass the time.
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
Glen Craig’s prints are archival pigment prints. Hand printed silver gelatin prints are available on request in 11x14” and 16x20” - click HERE to inquire
Framing is available for prints in this collection . Click HERE for more information on how to add framing to your print order
Signed limited edition print of Miles Davis shadowboxing at Gleason’s Gym in 1970 by photographer Glen Craig.
Miles Davis exercises in Gleason’s Gym in 1970. At age 46, "He was in excellent shape," Craig says. "He went to the gym just about every day. He used it for the discipline factor, and as a trumpet player, to build a diaphragm and develop stamina." -- Glen Craig
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
Glen Craig’s prints are archival pigment prints. Hand printed silver gelatin prints are available on request in 11x14” and 16x20” - click HERE to inquire
Framing is available for prints in this collection . Click HERE for more information on how to add framing to your print order
Signed limited edition print of Miles Davis boxing at Gleason’s Gym in 1970 by photographer Glen Craig.
Miles Davis works out with a speed bag at Gleason’s Gym in the Bronx. “He was fascinated by boxing, and he was good at it,” Glen Craig says. “I’ll never forget the intensity in his eyes as he punched the speed bag.”
At age 46, "He was in excellent shape," Craig says. "He went to the gym just about every day. He used it for the discipline factor, and as a trumpet player, to build a diaphragm and develop stamina." -- Glen Craig
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
Glen Craig’s prints are archival pigment prints. Hand printed silver gelatin prints are available on request in 11x14” and 16x20” - click HERE to inquire
Framing is available for prints in this collection . Click HERE for more information on how to add framing to your print order
Signed limited edition print of Miles Davis boxing at Gleason’s Gym in 1970 by photographer Glen Craig.
Miles Davis works out with a speed bag at Gleason’s Gym in the Bronx. “He was fascinated by boxing, and he was good at it,” Glen Craig says. “I’ll never forget the intensity in his eyes as he punched the speed bag.”
At age 46, "He was in excellent shape," Craig says. "He went to the gym just about every day. He used it for the discipline factor, and as a trumpet player, to build a diaphragm and develop stamina." -- Glen Craig
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
Glen Craig’s prints are archival pigment prints. Hand printed silver gelatin prints are available on request in 11x14” and 16x20” - click HERE to inquire
Framing is available for prints in this collection . Click HERE for more information on how to add framing to your print order
Signed limited edition print of Miles Davis boxing at Gleason’s Gym in 1970 by photographer Glen Craig.
Miles Davis works out with a speed bag at Gleason’s Gym in the Bronx. “He was fascinated by boxing, and he was good at it,” Glen Craig says. “I’ll never forget the intensity in his eyes as he punched the speed bag.”
At age 46, "He was in excellent shape," Craig says. "He went to the gym just about every day. He used it for the discipline factor, and as a trumpet player, to build a diaphragm and develop stamina." -- Glen Craig
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
Glen Craig’s prints are archival pigment prints. Hand printed silver gelatin prints are available on request in 11x14” and 16x20” - click HERE to inquire
Framing is available for prints in this collection . Click HERE for more information on how to add framing to your print order
Signed limited edition print of Miles Davis at Gleason’s Gym in 1970 by photographer Glen Craig.
Miles Davis exercises in Gleason’s Gym in 1970. At age 46, "He was in excellent shape," Craig says. "He went to the gym just about every day. He used it for the discipline factor, and as a trumpet player, to build a diaphragm and develop stamina." -- Glen Craig
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
Glen Craig’s prints are archival pigment prints. Hand printed silver gelatin prints are available on request in 11x14” and 16x20” - click HERE to inquire
Framing is available for prints in this collection . Click HERE for more information on how to add framing to your print order
Signed limited edition print of Miles Davis boxing at Gleason’s Gym in 1970 by photographer Glen Craig.
Miles Davis exercises in Gleason’s Gym in 1970. At age 46, "He was in excellent shape," Craig says. "He went to the gym just about every day. He used it for the discipline factor, and as a trumpet player, to build a diaphragm and develop stamina." -- Glen Craig
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
Glen Craig’s prints are archival pigment prints. Hand printed silver gelatin prints are available on request in 11x14” and 16x20” - click HERE to inquire
Framing is available for prints in this collection . Click HERE for more information on how to add framing to your print order
Glen Craig Platinum Print Collection
Platinum printing, also known as platinotype, is a fine art photographic printing process that creates images with exceptional tonal range, permanence, and a distinctive matte finish. Platinum printing stands as the definitive pinnacle of fine black and white photography.
Signed limited edition 11×14” platinum print of Miles Davis outside his home, Upper West Side, NYC, 1970 by Glen Craig
Miles Davis lived in a townhouse on West 77th Street for 25 years. It was both his home and a creative space, and it was where some of his most important albums were composed including Kind of Blue and Bitches Brew. It has been designated as a New York City Landmark, and in 2014, the block on which the house is located was renamed Miles Davis Way.
Neighbors grew accustomed to seeing Davis and other music legends, such as Herbie Hancock and Dizzy Gillespie, coming and going from the building. In spite of his wealth and fame, Davis was a common presence among his neighbors, and often sat outside in a space nicknamed "Talk Stoop," with friends to pass the time.
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
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Signed limited edition 11×14” platinum print of Miles Davis outside his home, Upper West Side, NYC, 1970 by Glen Craig
Miles Davis lived in a townhouse on West 77th Street for 25 years. It was both his home and a creative space, and it was where some of his most important albums were composed including Kind of Blue and Bitches Brew. It has been designated as a New York City Landmark, and in 2014, the block on which the house is located was renamed Miles Davis Way.
Neighbors grew accustomed to seeing Davis and other music legends, such as Herbie Hancock and Dizzy Gillespie, coming and going from the building. In spite of his wealth and fame, Davis was a common presence among his neighbors, and often sat outside in a space nicknamed "Talk Stoop," with friends to pass the time.
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
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Signed limited edition 11×14” platinum print of Miles Davis on stage at Filmore East, NYC in 1970 by photographer Glen Craig.
Miles Davis recorded Miles Davis at Fillmore over the course of four nights from June 17-20, 1970. On the resulting double LP, each of the nights were edited down to single tracks, named after the day of the performance on which it was recorded. This shot is from the first night, Wednesday, June 17, 1970 which would correspond to the "Wednesday Miles" track on the album.
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
“Miles was very spontaneous,” Craig says. “He never wanted to rehearse. There’s a famous quote of his: ‘Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.’ You would see one concert and it would be this way, and the next night it would be completely different. Everybody would vibe off of everyone else.”
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Signed limited edition 11×14” platinum print of Miles Davis on stage at Filmore East, NYC in 1970 by photographer Glen Craig.
Miles Davis recorded Miles Davis at Fillmore over the course of four nights from June 17-20, 1970. On the resulting double LP, each of the nights were edited down to single tracks, named after the day of the performance on which it was recorded. This shot is from the first night, Wednesday, June 17, 1970 which would correspond to the "Wednesday Miles" track on the album.
“Miles was very spontaneous,” Craig says. “He never wanted to rehearse. There’s a famous quote of his: ‘Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.’ You would see one concert and it would be this way, and the next night it would be completely different. Everybody would vibe off of everyone else.”
The shot includes Keith Jarrett on organ, Dave Holland on bass and Chick Corea on electric piano. “Miles chose people for their ability and then he would just let them jam,” Craig says.
In 1970, Glen Craig was hired to capture images of Miles for an upcoming spread in ZygoteMagazine, a feature designed to help expose Davis to a more mainstream audience. He spent three weeks shooting Davis in various locales including at home, at the gym, in the studio, and on stage.
Framing is available for prints in this collection . Click HERE for more information on how to add framing to your print order