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5 days ago · December 27, 2021. Song of the Day: Miles Davis, “Tutu” by Matt Micucci. Legendary peace crusader Desmond Tutu passed away on December 26 in Cape Town, South Africa. He was 90. Tutu played a huge role in the opposition of apartheid in South Africa. For this, he received a Nobel Prize for Peace in 1984.
1 day ago · Tutu - A sleek, modern sound with a political edge. Seven Steps to Heaven - A buoyant, uplifting melody. E.S.P. - A complex, forward-thinking composition. Spanish Key - A fusion of jazz and rock with a fiery, relentless drive. The Legacy. Miles Davis didn't just play jazz; he embodied it.
1 day ago · Miles Dewey Davis III was born on May 26, 1926, in Alton, Illinois. ... Davis’ 1986 album “Tutu,” which featured R&B and funk riffs and rhythms, increased his popularity with younger ...
5 days ago · Miles Davis, American jazz musician, a great trumpeter who as bandleader and composer was one of the major influences on the art. Along with Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Charlie Parker, he is regarded as one of the four most important and influential musicians in jazz history.
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1 day ago · Albums like “The Man with the Horn” (1981) and “Tutu” (1986) showcased his ability to adapt and remain relevant. Davis continued to tour and record, always pushing the boundaries of jazz. Miles Davis passed away on September 28, 1991, in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 65.
May 16, 2024 · September 6, 2022. Reinventing Miles: Miles Davis in the 1980s. by Brian Zimmerman. Not for the first time, Miles Davis changed his music and changed the jazz world in the 1980s. Here are some of the albums that defined an era and divided listeners.
