Laufey Takes On Miles Davis’ ‘Blue In Green’

In collaboration with Lexus and Amazon Music, Laufey shared a lyrical reimagining of Miles Davis “Blue In Green.” As a physical companion to the song, Lexus created the Blue In Green Edition RZ, “a one-of-one custom electric vehicle inspired by Laufey’s reimagined interpretation of Davis’ iconic composition,” as per a press release.

The Laufey/Lexus team-up honors the Miles Davis centennial, as the jazz great was born on May 26, 1926. Lexus’ Blue In Green Edition RZ “reflects Laufey’s modern perspective on jazz while incorporating subtle design references to Miles Davis and his legendary trumpet.”

Among the references is the first few notes of Davis’ “Blue In Green” playing when the car is started. The song appears on Miles’ towering jazz work, 1959’s Kind Of Blue.

“Miles Davis’ music has this timeless, atmospheric quality,” Laufey stated. “Seeing ‘Blue In Green’ translated into a physical design was surreal. We captured the feeling of the song, something classic, emotional and a little mysterious, and turned it into something that will actually move you.”

Watch Laufey speak about adding lyrics to “Blue In Green” followed by a performance below during the Lexus 100 Miles celebration: