Miles Davis

Miles Davis (1926-1991) was an American trumpeter, composer, and bandleader, widely regarded as one of the most innovative and seminal figures in jazz history. His career spanned five decades and was characterized by a constant stylistic evolution, from bebop to modal jazz and jazz fusion.

Davis began his career as part of Charlie Parker's group in the 1940s, and his album Kind of Blue (1959) is one of the most influential records in jazz, marking the development of modal jazz. In the 1970s, he ventured into jazz fusion with Bitches Brew, combining jazz with rock and electronic music.

Throughout his career, Miles Davis constantly reinvented his sound and his band, working with key musicians such as John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, and Wayne Shorter. His legacy endures as a symbol of innovation, risk, and experimentation within jazz.