Miles Davis was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer, widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the 20th century. Born in Alton, Illinois, on May 26, 1926, Davis was at the forefront of several major developments in jazz music, including bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, and jazz fusion. His career spanned five decades, during which his restless artistic evolution kept him at the leading edge of contemporary music.

Davis' discography is a testament to his brilliance and adaptability. With groundbreaking albums such as "Kind of Blue" and "Bitches Brew," he redefined the genre multiple times. His recordings from the late 1960s and early 1970s ventured into jazz-rock fusion, while in the 1980s, he leaned towards a more pop-oriented approach. His tireless experimentation and sublime technical skill earned him numerous awards, including eight Grammys and a Lifetime Achievement Award. Miles Davis' music continues to inspire countless musicians and listeners with its depth, emotion, and ingenuity, even years after his death on September 28, 1991. His legacy lives on, not only through his extensive catalog, including releases such as "A Catalogue of Jazz: Miles Davis" and "Merci Miles! Live at Vienne," but also through the influence he has exerted on the world of music. His contributions to jazz are inimitable, his influence eternal.

Genres

Cool Jazz

Hard Bop

Jazz

Jazz Fusion

Jazz Trumpet

Soul

Vocal Jazz

Related Artists

John Coltrane

Herbie Hancock

Thelonious Monk

Charlie Parker

Art Blakey

Sonny Rollins

Chet Baker

Bill Evans

Cannonball Adderley

Dizzy Gillespie

Charles Mingus

Wayne Shorter

Latest Release

Miles in France 1963 & 1964 - Miles Davis Quintet: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 8

Miles Davis

Album - 35 Tracks - Released November 8, 2024