Listening to Miles Davis with His Former Bandmates

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On today’s episode of the Track Star podcast, we’re celebrating the centennial of Miles Davis with three musicians who share personal connections to the legendary bandleader. First, we’re joined by Erin Davis, Miles’ youngest son, who had a firsthand look into his life as a musician, including the year he toured with his father as a percussionist in 1990. Next is Vince Wilburn Jr., Miles’ nephew, who carries forward the musical legacy of the Davis estate and also joined his uncle on stage in the 1980s. Finally, we welcome one of the greatest bassists in jazz history, Ron Carter. A three-time Grammy Award winner and widely recognized as the most recorded jazz bassist of all time--Carter…