While living in Southern California in the early 80s, Leo created many paintings for the West Coast market.  This particular one of Miles Davis, one of Leo's favorite jazz artists (among many others who played Bebop, Cool Jazz, and Hard Bop), became emblematic of that time of Leo's life.  A few years later, another work of Leo's was prominently featured as the stage backdrop for Miles Davis when he received the 1990 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.  We love the energy of this work!