American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer whose career (mid-1940s–1991) spanned bebop, cool jazz, modal jazz and electric fusion; widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century music.

Born July 26, 1926 in Alton, Illinois; died September 28, 1991 in Santa Monica, California. Major collaborator with Gil Evans, leader of landmark sessions such as Kind of Blue (1959) and Bitches Brew (1969).

DeBaser's reviews celebrate Miles Davis across his long career: cool jazz, modal milestones, and electric experiments. Readers praise his trumpet sound, key albums like Kind of Blue and Bitches Brew, and the revolutionary quintets of the 1960s. Reviews mix affection, irony, and deep musical analysis.

For:Jazz newcomers, longtime fans, record-collectors

 The albums of this quintet are an orgasm.

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 The result is an indispensable and moving work, which a year ago saw the release of the Sony/Bmg Legacy edition in dual disc format, sold in millions of copies worldwide and which some critics claim represents the actual Bible that every enthusiast should know.

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 Miles hits hard too, but in a silent way.

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