Miles Davis
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Born: May 26, 1926 in Alton, IL
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Died: September 28, 1991 in Santa Monica, CA
Genre: Jazz
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Biography
Throughout a professional career lasting 50 years, Miles Davis played the trumpet in a lyrical, introspective, and melodic style, often employing a stemless Harmon mute to make his sound more personal and intimate. But if his approach to his instrument was constant, his approach to jazz was dazzlingly protean. To examine his career is to examine th... Continue Bio >>
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Discography:
2005 Amsterdam Concert
2003 In Person Friday Night at the Blackhawk, Complete, Vol. 1
2001 In Person Friday Night at the Blackhawk, Vol. 1
1993 Newport Jazz Festival
1991 Miles & Quincy Live at Montreux
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Filmography:
2006 John Coltrane: Impressions of Coltrane
2004 Miles Electric: A Different Kind of Blue
2001 The Miles Davis Story
1996 Message to Love: The Isle of Wight Festival
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up there with likes of herbie in my book
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