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The relationship between Veneto Jazz and Adam Holzman goes far beyond a professional collaboration. A legendary figure in jazz history and one of the foremost masters of the synthesizer, Holzman has become a familiar presence in Venice, returning each year to perform at the Venezia Jazz Festival while also curating the festival’s workshop dedicated to Moog analog synthesizers. On July 31, at Laguna Libre (following his appearance in Fiesso d’Artico a week earlier), the New York-born keyboardist—who served as Miles Davis’ musical director from 1985 to 1989—will present Remember TUTU / Miles 100, a powerful and refined tribute to the legendary trumpeter on the centenary of his birth. At the heart of the project is Tutu: the iconic composition—and the landmark 1986 album of the same name, produced by Marcus Miller—which stands as one of the defining achievements of Miles Davis’ later years and a symbol of a watershed moment in modern jazz.

With Tutu, Miles Davis once again redefined the boundaries of jazz, blending electronics, funk, and sophisticated orchestral textures into a sound unlike anything that had come before. A masterpiece that has inspired generations, it now comes back to life through the hands of one of the musicians who helped create it. A leading figure in fusion music, Adam Holzman is a co-founder of The Fents and has collaborated with Michel Petrucciani, Chaka Khan, Robben Ford, and Wayne Shorter. Among the most visionary projects of his career is his recording of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, conducted by Ray Manzarek of The Doors and produced by Philip Glass. Joining him on stage are Stefano Olivato on bass and chromatic harmonica and Davide Ragazzoni on drums, forming a stripped-down trio designed to capture the full depth, energy, and emotional power of this extraordinary music.