Miles Davis, photo courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment<\/a> and Shore Fire Media<\/a><\/p>\n Next year would have marked Miles Davis<\/a>\u2019 100th birthday. In advance of the centennial, independent music rights company Reservoir Media<\/a> has struck a deal with the Miles Davis estate to acquire 90% of Davis\u2019 music publishing rights and the estate\u2019s income from his catalog, according to The New York Times<\/a>. Reservoir and the estate will share control of Davis\u2019 name and likeness. Terms of the acquisition have not been made public, though The Times estimates Reservoir to have paid between $40 and $60 million.<\/p>\n Reservoir has also outlined plans for a celebration of Davis\u2019 centennial in 2026. These include a previously announced biopic<\/a> centered on Davis\u2019 love affair with French singer Juliette Gr\u00e9co<\/a>\u2014Mick Jagger<\/a> is among the film\u2019s producers\u2014an international tour by the former Miles Electric Band, now known as M.E.B., and a four-night \u201cMiles Davis Centennial Celebration\u201d to take place at San Francisco\u2019s SFJazz center this March.<\/p>\n Reservoir currently administers the publishing catalogs of Snoop Dog and Joni Mitchell, among others, as well as the rights to songs by Sheryl Crow, the Isley Brothers, Offset, and Sonny Rollins. In 2021, the company purchased<\/a> hip-hop and electronic label Tommy Boy Music, which led to De La Soul\u2019s full discography being made available on streaming<\/a> for the first time. Sony Music Entertainment<\/a> has confirmed to Music Business Worldwide<\/a> that it retains the recorded music rights to Davis\u2019 albums released between 1955 and 1985.<\/p>\n \u201cWith Reservoir, there\u2019s a real respect for Miles\u2014his music, his style and his cultural impact. That means a lot to us\u201d Davis\u2019 nephew Vince Willburn Jr. shared on behalf of the estate in a press statement. \u201cThis partnership gives us the chance to elevate his legacy in new ways, and to ensure that his influence continues to inspire.\u201d<\/p>\n Reservoir founder and chief executive Golnar Khosrowshahi added:<\/p>\n Miles Davis is one of the most influential musicians of all time, and it is an incredible honor that his catalog has found a home at Reservoir. We are deeply grateful to the entire Miles Davis Estate\u2013Cheryl, Erin, Vince, Darryl, and Jeff\u2013for entrusting us with this responsibility. This moment is also a recognition of Reservoir\u2019s proven commitment and capability to preserve legacies and reignite discovery of legendary artists on modern platforms, like streaming and social media. As we head into his centennial year, we look forward to showcasing Miles’ brilliance to new audiences, ensuring his music continues to be heard and celebrated worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Read the Sunday Review of Miles Davis\u2019 1974 album Get Up With It<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n BERKELEY, CA-SEPTEMBER 1: Miles Davis performing at the U.C. Jazz Festival at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, CA on September 1, 1985. (Photo by Clayton Call\/Redferns)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n