Miles Davis was, with his musical groups, at the forefront of several major developments in jazz music.
For nearly four decades, Miles Davis has embodied all that is cool – in his music , in his art, fashion, romance, and in his international presence
Davis never settled into one style; every few years he created a new lineup and format for his groups. Each phase brought denunciations from critics; each, except for the most recent one, has set off repercussions throughout modern jazz. "I have to change," he once said. "It's like a curse."
Davis was also known for a volatile personality and arrogant public pronouncements, and for a stage presence that could be charismatic or aloof. For a while, he turned his back on audiences as he played and walked offstage when he was not soloing. Yet his music was deeply collaborative. He spurred his sidemen to find their own musical voices and was inspired by them in turn.
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