Miles Davis and the jazz greats come to life in Fabrizio Garghetti’s photographs in Milan

At the Paula Seegy Gallery, some thirty black-and-white photographs depict the stars of jazz and the unique energy of live music. The exhibition has been extended through October 31.

Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and Enrico Rava, photographs by Fabrizio Garghetti

Rachele Orsoni

– Staff Writer

· October 2, 2026

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Jazz Takes Shape in Garghetti’s Portraits at the Paula Seegy Gallery

About thirty historic photographs, almost all in black and white and printed on cotton paper, trace the jazz scene from the 1960s to the 1980s. Alongside Miles Davis are Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Count Basie, Ornette Coleman, Bill Evans, and Buddy Rich: portraits that capture the energy of improvisation through gestures and expressions, from Davis’s concentration to Rich’s wit.

The exhibition is open to the public free of charge at the Paula Seegy Gallery, located at Via San Maurilio 14, Tuesday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., through Saturday, October 31. On Tuesday, October 20, at 6 p.m., Fabrizio Garghetti and curator Alberto Barranco di Valdivieso will meet with the public to discuss the photographer’s career.

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The Jazz Room in Milan: Upcoming Jazz Concerts

And to continue the evening with the sounds of jazz, embark on a journey to the heart of New Orleans—let yourself be captivated by the timeless melodies of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong and the soulful sounds of Marvin Gaye.
From October 10, 2026, to January 16, 2027,the Auditorium San Fedele will host three events featuring jazz classics, soul, and blues, with tributes and moments of improvisation in an intimate atmosphere.