Miles Davis
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 an 20th century misic. With his ever-changing directions in music, Davis was at the forefront of a number of major stylistic developments in jazz over his five-decade career.[1]
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Birth name | Miles Dewey Davis III |
Born | 26 Mey 1926 Alton, Illinois, US |
Deid | 28 September 1991 Santa Monica, Californie, US | (aged 65)
Genres | Jazz |
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Associate acts | Miles Davis Quintet |
Wabsteid | milesdavis |
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Martin Committee |
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- ↑ Ruhlmann, William. "Miles Davis Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 Juin 2016.