Miles Davis, Upside Down, Gleason's Gym, NYC, 1970

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This black-and-white photograph captures jazz legend Miles Davis in an inverted stretching pose at Gleason's Gym in New York City, June 1970.

Black-and-white image from the 1970s
Depicts Miles Davis upside down, demonstrating balance and flexibility
Part of the Morrison Hotel Gallery collection of iconic music photography
Available in multiple sizes: 11x14, 16x20, 20x24, and 30x40

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Sebastian ★★★★★ Aug 22, 2026

The grainy black-and-white texture really makes the 1970 setting come alive, and the way Davis is inverted adds this surreal gravity to his concentration. It’s a striking piece that’s already a conversation starter in my living room.

Chloe ★★★★★ Aug 21, 2026

The inverted pose at Gleason’s Gym is such an unexpected angle—it captures Miles both vulnerable and powerful in that 1970 setting, and the black-and-white print really brings out the gritty texture of the gym floor. Already framed it for my study, and the contrast is spot-on.

Jacob ★★★★★ Aug 20, 2026

The black-and-white grain really makes that 1970 training session feel like you’re standing ringside. I’ve got it framed in the hallway and catch myself staring at the balance in his posture every time I pass.