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1 Chapter 10 Miles Davis

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Miles’s persona Leading historical personality among the giants of jazz Can be found at the inception of several stylistic periods Innovative force in the evolution of jazz Aloof, defiant personality Signature trumpet sound © 2009 McGraw-Hill All Rights Reserved

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Early years Born 1926 in East St. Louis IL Began career with Billy Eckstine band in 1944 Same year saw him move to New York and enroll at Julliard Early influence was Clark Terry Sought out and played with Charlie Parker © 2009 McGraw-Hill All Rights Reserved

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Cool era Formed a nonet with members of the Thornhill band in 1949 Birth of the Cool sides recorded in 1949 Members of that group became the nucleus of the cool movement Miles’s persona most connected with cool period © 2009 McGraw-Hill All Rights Reserved

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Classic quintet formed 1954 featuring John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, Philly Jo Jones Miles develops mature playing style Slower, more fragmented melodic ideas More space for rhythm section Touring and important recordings © 2009 McGraw-Hill All Rights Reserved

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Late 50s New collaborations with Gil Evans “Miles Ahead” “Porgy and Bess” “Sketches of Spain” Juxtaposed Miles’s plaintive voice against third-stream type orchestra Move to modal approach © 2009 McGraw-Hill All Rights Reserved

7 Modal style Based on scales and fewer chords More freedom for soloists
“Kind of Blue” 1959 landmark recording for the style Fewer and similar chords gave soloists great freedom Listen to “So What” CD 2, track 3 © 2009 McGraw-Hill All Rights Reserved

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Jazz/Rock Fusion Davis a seminal force New young rhythm section - Tony Williams, drums; Herbie Hancock, piano; Ron Carter, bass Landmark recordings 1969 In a Silent Way 1970 Bitches Brew, Grammy winner © 2009 McGraw-Hill All Rights Reserved

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Jazz Pop A short foray into pop style 1985 album “You’re Under Arrest” Davis signature playing style still evident Evidence of continued experimentation without sacrificing individuality © 2009 McGraw-Hill All Rights Reserved

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Legacy Unique in his ability to sense new directions Assimilate attributes Popularize new styles Pioneered a personal, introspective playing style Open solo style left room for rhythm section interaction © 2009 McGraw-Hill All Rights Reserved

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