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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.
Miles Davis Profile
| Born | Miles Dewey Davis III was born in Alton, Illinois on May 21, 1929. |
| Died | September 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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