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Miles Davis, one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time, revolutionized the genre with his innovative trumpet style and boundary-pushing compositions. His work defined cool jazz and inspired generations of artists worldwide.
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Miles Davis Profile

Born

Miles Dewey Davis III was born in Alton, Illinois on May 21, 1929.

DiedSeptember 28, 1991
Key Albums

Kind of Blue (1959), Bitches Brew (1970), ’Round About Midnight (1957), Milestones (1958), Sketches of Spain (1960), In a Silent Way (1969), Porgy and Bess (1958), Miles Ahead (1957), On the Corner (1972), Tutu (1986).

Key Tracks

So What (1956), Flamenco Sketches (1959), Freddie Freeloader (1959), All Blues (1959), Blue in Green (feat. John Coltrane & Bill Evans), 'Round Midnight (1956), Stella By Starlight (1958), Pharaoh's Dance (1970), Milestones (1958), Bitches Brew (1970).

Grammy Record

8 won and 32 nominated.

UK Singles Chart

2 Number One Hits

5 Top-10 Hits

Hall of Fame

Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.

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