Miles Davis Born May 26, 1926 in Alton, IL

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Miles Davis Born May 26, 1926 in Alton, IL Father – dental surgeon, mother – music teacher Father introduced trumpet to him at age 13 Private tutor encouraged him to play without vibrato, which was contrary to the style of Louis Armstrong

Miles Davis Played professionally while still in high school Played with Dizzy Gillespie & Charlie Parker Moved to NYC when he was 18 to attend Institute of Musical Art, which is now called Julliard School Dropped out after a year to become a full-time musician

Miles Davis In 1949, Davis formed a nine-piece band with uncommon additions, such as the French horn, trombone and tuba. Instrumental in developing different forms of jazz music Song – “So What”

Jazz Influenced George Gershwin Born in 1898 in Brooklyn, NY Began musical training at 13 His first song was published when he was 17 & it earned him $5. “I Got Rhythm” “Rhapsody in Blue” (rhapsody – an instrumental composition of irregular form often incorporating improvisation)

Other Jazz Music Glenn Miller Orchestra – “Little Brown Jug” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzMHMWjVZc0 Ray Charles – “What’d I Say” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIqWwiC1BFI&feature=related Many, many more….