Overview

• Reservoir closed a deal with the Miles Davis Estate to acquire roughly 90% of his publishing rights and the estate’s income from his sound recordings, according to reports.
• Reservoir and the estate will share control of Davis’ name, image, and likeness under the new agreement.
• Centennial plans for 2026 include an international symphonic show and an M.E.B. world tour featuring a four-night Miles Davis Centennial Celebration at SFJazz in March.
• A biopic titled Miles & Juliette is in development with River Road Entertainment and Mick Jagger’s Jagged Films, with Damson Idris and Anamaria Vartolomei attached.
• Financial terms were not disclosed, though The New York Times estimates a $40–$60 million price, and Sony Music confirms it retains recorded-rights for Davis albums from 1955 to 1985.