
Miles Davis
Sull'autore
Miles Davis was an iconic American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer, widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. His career spanned five decades, during which he played a pivotal role in major developments in jazz music, including bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, and jazz fusion. Davis was known for his innovative approach and willingness to experiment with different styles, which helped to redefine the boundaries of jazz. His groundbreaking album 'Kind of Blue' remains one of the best-selling jazz records of all time and exemplifies his mastery of modal jazz.
Nazionalità
Americano
Data di nascita
May 26, 1926
Luogo di nascita
Alton, Illinois, United States
Data di morte
September 28, 1991
Influenzato da
Influenzato
Earnest N. Bracey
Wynton Marsalis
Quincy Jones
George Duke
John Lurie
Dave Chisholm
David Liebman
Freddie Hubbard
Dave Liebman
John Coltrane
Fred Wesley
Chick Corea
Donald Byrd
John Scofield
Barry McRae
Bill Cole
Lewis Porter
Ian Carr
Troy Andrews
Mike Stern
Herbie Hancock
Lee Morgan
Narada Michael Walden