New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Monster Official Website) Monster, the leading manufacturer of advanced consumer electronics accessories and high-performance headphones, and creator of the acclaimed Miles Davis Tribute and upcoming Miles Davis Trumpet high-performance in-ear headphones, is proud to announce it is joining forces with Miles Davis Properties, LLC and J&R Electronics to celebrate the 85th birthday of internationally renowned music icon Miles Davis, with an open to the public all-day celebration on Thursday, May 26, at J&R Electronics (23 Park Row downtown Manhattan).
During the birthday celebration from 6:00PM to 7:00PM in the jazz department, visitors will have an opportunity to "meet & greet" members of the Miles Davis Family including son, Erin Davis, daughter Cheryl Davis and nephew Vince Wilburn, Jr. In addition to the members of Miles' immediate family, many of the renowned musicians who have associated with Miles over the years, have also been invited to attend. Fans will be able to preview the upcoming Monster Miles Davis Trumpet headphones and enjoy a custom-made specialty birthday cake. In celebration of the 85th milestone, fans who purchase Monster Miles Davis Tribute headphones from J&R Electronic on May 26th will not only receive a copy of the seminal Kind of Blue 50th Anniversary CD, but also a prerelease copy of Sketches of Spain in HD Headphone Surround.
Following the J&R Electronics event, Noel Lee, the Miles Davis family, Sony executives and special guests will attend a private celebration to honor the renowned musician and bandleader.
Noel Lee, the Head Monster, noted: "Our celebration on May 26th will kick off a year-long Monster celebration of Miles Davis' life and achievements, and Monster is privileged to be working with the Miles Davis family and J&R Electronics for such an important 'milestone.' From his uniquely personal music to his style, attitude and artistic integrity, Miles' contributions literally cannot be understated. It's especially fitting that we are holding the celebration at J&R, which has a longtime connection to the jazz community. If you love jazz, chances are you may have purchased music from J&R, either online, from a catalogue or at one of their many locations. Our hope is that by publicly celebrating his life and music, we will be able to help keep the spirit of audacity, exploration and virtuosity alive in new generations of listeners and musicians."
Vince quote: "Miles Davis Properties, LLC wishes to whole-heartedly thank Noel Lee and the entire Monster family. TheMiles - Monster partnership encompasses two extraordinary messengers of modern music. We can't wait to share this with all of the Miles fans across the globe."
