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An original, lyrical soloist and a demanding group leader, Miles Davis was the most consistently innovative musician in jazz from the late 1940s through the 1960s. Davis grew up in East St. Louis, and took up trumpet at the age of 13; two years later he was already playing professionally. He moved to New York in September 1944, ostensibly to enter the Institute of Musical Art but actually to locate his idol, Charlie Parker. He joined Parker in live appearances and recording sessions (1945-8), at the same time playing in other groups and touring in the big bands led by Benny Carter and Billy Eckstine.
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Miles Davis – Miles Davis was one of the 20th Century’s most creative artists changing the sound of popular music many times in his six decade career. His musical experimentation beginning in the late 60’s created a fusion of jazz with rock and roll, soul, funk and hip hop.
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Born just outside of St. Louis in Alton, Illinois, Miles Davis was playing the trumpet professionally by the age of 15. He moved to new York to hear and perform with his idol, Charlie Parker. Once in New York, he played with several big bands and started his own bebop groups. He ... began a career-long collaboration with Gil Evans which resulted in the Birth of the Cool recordings (1940-1950), famous for contributing to the popularity of cool jazz. All together, Davis's career spanned 50 years. Interrupted by several illnesses, setbacks, and temporary retirement, Davis performed and evolved through several jazz styles, contributing to jazz-rock and modal jazz later in his career.
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If Miles Davis had retired in 1960, he would still be famous in jazz history, but he had many accomplishments still to come. The sextet gradually changed with Adderley departing and Coltrane's spot being taken first by Sonny Stitt then Hank Mobley. Although 1960-63 is thought of as a sort-of resting period for Davis, his trumpet chops were in prime form and he was playing at the peak of his powers.
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March 2, 1959: The first of two sessions for Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue is held in New York. Released in August, the album goes on to become the best-selling and best-loved jazz album of all time.
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[A]n “authorized” biopic is being developed by the Davis estate, which comprises some (but not all) of his children, a musician nephew and a brother-in-law. Don Cheadle has been mentioned in reports as a possible star, though a representative for the actor declined to comment. This project — on which Mr. Troupe, who collaborated with Davis on his 1989 autobiography, was previously a consultant — has seen several producers and screenwriters come and go.
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