Miles Davis

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Throughout a professional career lasting 50 years, Miles Davis played the trumpet in a lyrical, introspective, and melodic style.

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In 1955, the recording sessions for what became 'Round About Midnight began. The performances snap and sparkle, the quality of the recording is bright and warm, and the tunes—still leaning on ballads and a few bop standards—sound reinvigorated.

Miles in France - Miles Davis Quintet 1963/64: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 8 is out now! This vibrant 6-CD/8-LP collection Features a 2LP break-out highlighting over four hours of previously unreleased music.

Charting jazz's electric revolution in the late '60s, Miles Davis broke new ground with 'Miles In The Sky,' merging amplified gear with acoustic instruments and infusing the bold rhythms of funk and the dynamics of rock. ⚡ Listen Here:

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Miles performs "I Fall in Love Too Easily" live in Copenhagen, 1969.

65 years ago today, Miles Davis released 'Kind of Blue.' Revered as a classic work, and inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame in 1992. Today we celebrate its lasting legacy within the jazz world and beyond. 🎺❤️

A sound that never stood still. Celebrating International Jazz Day the Miles way. 🎺

Miles performing "I Fall in Love Too Easily" live in Copenhagen, 1969.

Happy International Jazz Day! Miles performs "Bitches' Brew," the titular track from the groundbreaking album, live in Copenhagen in 1969.

Miles performs "Splatch" live at Amnesty International.

Betty Mabry, pictured on this album cover, influenced Miles Davis' taste in music and clothing sense in the early 70s as he began to listen to Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Sly Stone, and the Chambers Brothers. LISTEN HERE:

On 'On The Corner'—a double album with just four tracks—rhythm is in fact the message. One could call this album "Metal Machine Miles" as it's filled with electronic beeps and metallic clangs, and a very looped, robotic feel. What's your favorite song off this album?

"The Complete Miles Davis Featuring John Coltrane" includes iconic albums such as "Round About Midnight", "Someday My Prince Will Come" and "Kind of Blue", along with 18 previously unreleased tracks. The album reach number 16 on Billboard's Jazz Albums Chart.

Miles performing "So What," as featured on 1959's Kind of Blue 💙🎺

From 1971, watch as Miles Davis performs "What I Say" on Norwegian television.

On this day in 1969, Miles began recording Bitches Brew, the experimental Jazz album that redefined the future of the genre.

Early September, 1958, Miles Davis shared the stage with Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, and Jimmy Rushing during an evening at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan.

Happy birthday to the one and only Miles Davis 🎉 Not only was he gifted with his first trumpet on his 13th birthday, but he was also gifted his very own street name in New York City years later 🎺

40 years ago, Miles recorded Aura. Often considered a concept album, each track is named after a color that describes their musical intensity. The album went on to receive two Grammy awards in 1990.

Miles Davis performing 'Bitches Brew,' live in Copenhagen, 1969.

On this day in 1964, Miles performed at the Paris Jazz Festival, Salle Pleyel. The timeless classic "Autumn Leaves" was recorded during this legendary performance, showcasing Miles' Second Great Quinet including Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams.

On April 8, 2025, Miles Davis' Bitches Brew was inducted into the National Recording Registry! This iconic album, blending rock and jazz, is now recognized for its cultural and historical significance.

#NowPlaying "So What" from Kind of Blue (🎥 via TikTok: lifehassurfacenoise)

61 years ago this week, Miles recorded 'Miles in Berlin' live at Berlin Philharmonie, including "Milestones," "So What," and more. If you could only hear one song from this album for the rest of your life, which song would it be?