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Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of Miles Davis, one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century. Explore his achievements, albums, styles, collaborations and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music.
6 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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Sep 28, 1991 · Born: May 25, 1926. Alton, Illinois. Died: September 28, 1991. Santa Monica, California. African American musician, composer, and trumpeter. A jazz trumpeter, composer, and small-band leader, Miles Davis was the leading jazz musician for more than two decades.
Nov 14, 1991 · A tribute to the legendary trumpeter and musical innovator who died in 1991, by Robert Palmer. Learn about his life, career, influences, and achievements in jazz and beyond.
Bio. Miles Davis was arguably the most influential jazz musician in the post-World War II period, being at the forefront of changes in the genre for more than 40 years. Born into a middle-class family, Davis started on the trumpet at age 13.
Miles Davis Is Born. Miles Dewey Davis III is born in Alton, IL, to Miles II, a dental surgeon and ranch owner, and Cleota Mae Henry Davis. Miles is their second child of three; Dorothy is his older sister, and Vernon his younger brother.
