Howard McGhee and Miles Davis

Howard McGhee and Miles Davis, New York City, September 1947.

Howard McGhee and Miles Davis. New York City, September 1947.

I’ve looked at this photo many times. Davis is 21. McGhee is 29. I’ve wondered a lot whether I’m reading too much into Davis’ expression. But with the context of moment, age, appreciation, future, what’s contained in it seems limitless. – jm