Miles Davis
Miles Davis was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader and composer from Alton, Illinois, who began his professional career in the early 1940s. Over a career spanning several decades he worked in successive styles — from bebop and cool jazz to modal jazz and jazz fusion — frequently changing personnel, instrumentation and studio approaches and engaging with broader trends in American music and culture.
News
Miles Davis Releases Centennial Box Set Collection
The new box set features a curated selection of recordings from the jazz icon and his all-star quintet, celebrating his legacy and influence on the genre.
Miles Davis Explores Electric Sound in Retrospective
Pitchfork revisits the groundbreaking album that marked the transition to electric Miles and the conclusion of his iconic Second Great Quintet.
Miles Davis Celebrates 100 Years of Influence
Miles Davis24 May
The centenary of his birth highlights his transformative impact on modern music and his innovative journey from cool jazz to diverse genres.
Releases
Listening to Miles Davis with His Former Bandmates
The Track Star Podcast·6 May 2026·48:02
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