It was the inimitable Miles Davis who said, “For me, music and life are all about style.” These elements of style, rhythm, swing, and the Blues will be on display as the 14th edition of the National Centre for Performing Arts’ (NCPA) International Jazz Festival opens today.

Diversity is one of the key highlights of the edition’s curation, remarks Farrahnaz Irani, general manager, international music, NCPA. “Jazz has always been an essential strand in its [the city’s] evolving musical tapestry. This year, we are honoured to welcome Peter Cincotti, Brian Bromberg, Nicki Parrott, and the Mike Stern Band to the NCPA. Their musicality, versatility, style and footing in the music world not only enriches our festival but also strengthens Mumbai’s place on the international music map,” she shares.