For everyone who might not know, Vince Wilburn Jr. is Miles Davis’ nephew and he recorded and toured with Miles for several years. He played drums on the recordings Man with the Horn, You’re Under Arrest, the new box set That’s What Happened 1982-1985, and the DVD Live in Montreal. Wilburn’s new recording project is the band M.E.B. (Miles Electric Band) and their new record is called That You Not Dare To Forget. Wilburn also works with Sony Legacy Recordings on the Miles Davis reissue series and is one of the family members who manages the Miles Davis estate. On top of all of that, Vince Wilburn Jr. is a wonderful drummer with a deep pocket and a very musical approach. At the time of this interview, Vince had just done a gig with M.E.B. at SF Jazz in honor of Miles Davis’ birthday. Vince was excited to talk about […]

July 2023 Issue