Collection: Jazz at 100: The Miles Davis & John Coltrane Centenary Collection

Released to mark the centenary of Miles Davis and John Coltrane in 2026, this collection brings together a rich survey of twentieth-century jazz photography, celebrating two of the most influential figures in the history of the genre. Spanning intimate portraits, live performances and behind-the-scenes moments, the works trace the atmosphere and innovation that defined a transformative era in music.

Alongside Davis and Coltrane, the collection reflects the wider constellation of artists who shaped jazz’s enduring legacy, including Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Thelonious Monk, Nina Simone and Alice Coltrane. From smoky club interiors to charged concert stages, these images capture both the spontaneity and discipline at the heart of jazz - its rhythms, improvisations and unmistakable cultural impact.

Together, the photographs present a visual record of a movement that continues to resonate, offering a compelling portrait of jazz as both an art form and a way of life.