Reservoir Media acquires publishing catalog of Miles Davis

Reservoir Media (RSVR) announced the acquisition of Miles Davis’ publishing catalog, as well as rights to his recorded music. Reservoir will also partner with the estate on name and likeness opportunities. Ahead of the Miles Davis Centennial in 2026, Reservoir is joining the estate, overseen by his daughter Cheryl Davis, his son Erin Davis, and his nephew and musical collaborator Vincent Wilburn Jr., along with general manager Darryl Porter and Attorney Jeff Biederman, to pursue and collaborate on celebrations commemorating the 100th anniversary of Davis’ birth. The Centennial will feature a variety of events, special programming, high-profile tributes and concerts, marketing collaborations, and other celebrations curated by Reservoir, the Miles Davis Estate, and various other partners. Activations set to launch next year and beyond include: a feature film entitled Miles & Juliette recounting Davis’ love affair with Juliette Greco, developed in partnership with River Road Entertainment and Mick Jagger’s Jagged Films; a live, international symphonic show, which pairs Davis’ iconic sound with original orchestrations and cherished footage, giving audiences an opportunity to experience his enduring legacy in a brand new way; and an M.E.B. international tour including the Miles Davis Centennial Celebration with four nights of special programming at SFJazz in March. In recent years, the Miles Davis Estate has produced a broad range of content and events, including the Emmy Award-winning documentary, Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool, and We Want Miles, a major traveling retrospective exhibition exploring Davis’ musical and visual artistry.