Miles Davis

Miles Davis was an influential jazz musician and trumpeter known for his contributions to the genre and 20th-century music.

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Birth Name :

Miles Dewey Davis, Jr.

Profession :

Trumpet Player

Birthday :

May 26, 1926

Star Sign :

Gemini

Death Date:

September 28, 1991

Age :

65

Birthplace :

Alton, Illinois

Miles Dewey Davis III, born on May 26, 1926, and passed away on September 28, 1991, was a renowned American jazz musician, trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. Throughout his five-decade career, Davis explored various musical directions, positioning him at the forefront of numerous significant stylistic advancements in jazz. Among his most influential and acclaimed works is the iconic album “Kind of Blue,” which remains a vital part of the jazz canon. Davis also contributed to the albums “Birth of the Cool” and “Bitches Brew,” as well as the tracks “All Blues” and “So What.” He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and made a cameo appearance in the 1958 film “Paris Blues,” performing “Autumn Leaves” alongside pianist and composer Duke Jordan.