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Miles Davis

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    In this picture taken Friday night July 15, 2011, US singer Liza Minelli performs on the Miles Davis Hall stage during the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival, in Montreux, Switzerland.

    In this picture taken Friday night July 15, 2011, US singer Liza Minelli performs on the Miles Davis Hall stage during the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival, in Montreux, Switzerland. View Photo »

  4. I am thankful for my health and peace of mind and being fortunate to sustain in LIFE. I’m blessed to be alive!
    – Miles Davis SOURCE: Examiner.com 2 months ago
  5. Interview mit Oscar-Preisträger Colin Firth - "Ich habe mich in eine Nutte verwandelt"
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    Einmal nahm ich die U-Bahn, prompt blieb sie eine Stunde lang wegen einer Bombendrohung stecken. Zum Glück verlor ich nicht öffentlich die Fassung, sondern panikte einfach stumm. Einen Tag später blieb meine U-Bahn wieder für eine Dreiviertelstunde hängen.

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    His works celebrate icons of black culture, from athletes like Muhammad Ali and Hank Aaron to musicians like Miles Davis and Charlie Parker, and often allude to the legacy of slavery and colonialism. Basquiat's reputation has soared since his death...

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    The first is by the great Miles Davis Quintet featuring Miles Davis on trumpet, Wayne Shorter on tenor sax, Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter bass and Tony Williams on drums. This was recorded live in Milan on October 11th 1964. There’s a slight...

  8. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago
    U.S. jazz trumpeter Sean Jones performs onstage during a 'tribute to Miles Davis evening' at the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux July 13, 2011. Over 350 artists and groups will perform on the two main stages and at the ten free venues during the...

    U.S. jazz trumpeter Sean Jones performs onstage during a 'tribute to Miles Davis evening' at the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux July 13, 2011. Over 350 artists and groups will perform on the two main stages and at the ten free venues during the... View Photo »

  9. The [D'Angelo] album is pretty much 97% done. At best, it will go down in the Smile/There's a Riot Goin' On/Miles Davis' On the Corner category.
    SOURCE: Pitchfork 2 months ago
  10. Miles Davis "Summertime" (1958)
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    When Miles Davis acknowledged rock with Bitches Brew in 1970? Mostly, getting a younger demographic to appreciate jazz is not much easier than getting its members to sit down and read Shakespeare for pleasure. If anyone can pull it off again, however,...

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    BeyondChron 2 days ago

    The Chicago-born, New York-based artist will also turn 70, boasting a top-drawer historical resume that ranges from his early days as a charter member of the Charles Lloyd Quartet and his seminal drumming in Miles Davis's pioneering fusion band in the...

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About Miles Davis

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Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. Full Article

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U.S. jazz bassist Marcus Miller (R) performs onstage with saxophonist Wayne Shorter (L) and trumpeter Sean Jones during the tribute to Miles Davis evening at the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux July 13, 2011. Over 350 artists and groups will perform on the two main stages and at...
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  1. U.S. jazz bassist Marcus Miller (R) performs onstage with saxophonist Wayne Shorter (L) and trumpeter Sean Jones during the tribute to Miles Davis evening at the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux July 13, 2011. Over 350 artists and groups will perform on the two main stages and at... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    U.S. jazz bassist Marcus Miller (R) performs onstage with saxophonist Wayne Shorter (L) and trumpeter Sean Jones during the tribute to Miles Davis evening at the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux July 13, 2011. Over 350 artists and groups will perform on the two main stages and at...

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  2. U.S. jazz bassist Marcus Miller performs onstage during the tribute to Miles Davis evening at the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux July 13, 2011. Over 350 artists and groups will perform on the two main stages and at the ten free venues during the sixteen-day long festival. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    U.S. jazz bassist Marcus Miller performs onstage during the tribute to Miles Davis evening at the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux July 13, 2011. Over 350 artists and groups will perform on the two main stages and at the ten free venues during the sixteen-day long festival.

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  3. In this picture taken Tuesday evening July 12, 2011 US jazz rock band Return to Forever IV with Chick Corea playing the Keyboard performs on the Miles Davis Hall stage during the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival, in Montreux, Switzerland. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    In this picture taken Tuesday evening July 12, 2011 US jazz rock band Return to Forever IV with Chick Corea playing the Keyboard performs on the Miles Davis Hall stage during the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival, in Montreux, Switzerland.

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  4. In this picture taken Sunday evening July 10, 2011 US singer Natalie Cole, left and US record producer and musician Quincy Jones, right, perform on the Miles Davis Hall stage during the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival, in Montreux, Switzerland,. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    In this picture taken Sunday evening July 10, 2011 US singer Natalie Cole, left and US record producer and musician Quincy Jones, right, perform on the Miles Davis Hall stage during the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival, in Montreux, Switzerland,.

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  5. In this picture taken Sunday July 10, 2011, US singer Natalie Cole performs on the Miles Davis Hall stage during the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival, in Montreux, Switzerland. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    In this picture taken Sunday July 10, 2011, US singer Natalie Cole performs on the Miles Davis Hall stage during the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival, in Montreux, Switzerland.

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  6. Pianist Herbie Hancock (L), saxophonist Wayne Shorter (2nd) and Jazz bassist Marcus Miller (R) perform during the world premiere of "Tribute to Miles" project in the 18th Istanbul Jazz Festival in Istanbul July 7, 2011. On the 20th anniversary of the death of the legendary jazz artist... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Pianist Herbie Hancock (L), saxophonist Wayne Shorter (2nd) and Jazz bassist Marcus Miller (R) perform during the world premiere of "Tribute to Miles" project in the 18th Istanbul Jazz Festival in Istanbul July 7, 2011. On the 20th anniversary of the death of the legendary jazz artist...

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  7. Saxophonist Wayne Shorter performs during the world premiere of "Tribute to Miles" project in the 18th Istanbul Jazz Festival in Istanbul July 7, 2011. On the 20th anniversary of the death of the legendary jazz artist Miles Davis, the project brings together Marcus Miller, Wayne... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Saxophonist Wayne Shorter performs during the world premiere of "Tribute to Miles" project in the 18th Istanbul Jazz Festival in Istanbul July 7, 2011. On the 20th anniversary of the death of the legendary jazz artist Miles Davis, the project brings together Marcus Miller, Wayne...

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  8. U.S. jazz musician Herbie Hancock gestures during a news conference in Istanbul July 4, 2011. Hancock, Marcus Miller and Wayne Shorter will share the stage this Thursday to pay tribute to their departed mentor, jazz legend Miles Davis, at a "Tribute to Miles" concert as part of 18th... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    U.S. jazz musician Herbie Hancock gestures during a news conference in Istanbul July 4, 2011. Hancock, Marcus Miller and Wayne Shorter will share the stage this Thursday to pay tribute to their departed mentor, jazz legend Miles Davis, at a "Tribute to Miles" concert as part of 18th...

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  9. CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 31: (L-R) Blackbird McKnight, Munyungo Jackson, Nicholas Payton, Gary Thomas and Vince Wilburn Jr. perform during the Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Band event during the 2011 Miles Davis Festival at Martyr's on March 31, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 31: (L-R) Blackbird McKnight, Munyungo Jackson, Nicholas Payton, Gary Thomas and Vince Wilburn Jr. perform during the Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Band event during the 2011 Miles Davis Festival at Martyr's on March 31, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.

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  10. CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 31: Nicholas Payton performs during the Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Band event during the 2011 Miles Davis Festival at Martyr's on March 31, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 31: Nicholas Payton performs during the Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Band event during the 2011 Miles Davis Festival at Martyr's on March 31, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.

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  11. CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 31: (L-R) Mino Cinelu, Darryl Jones, Nicholas Payton and Gary THomas performs during the Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Band event during the 2011 Miles Davis Festival at Martyr's on March 31, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 31: (L-R) Mino Cinelu, Darryl Jones, Nicholas Payton and Gary THomas performs during the Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Band event during the 2011 Miles Davis Festival at Martyr's on March 31, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.

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  12. CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 31: Robert Irving III performs during the Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Band event during the 2011 Miles Davis Festival at Martyr's on March 31, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 31: Robert Irving III performs during the Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Band event during the 2011 Miles Davis Festival at Martyr's on March 31, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.

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  13. CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 31: Vince Wilburn Jr. and Brett Batterson attend the Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Band event during the 2011 Miles Davis Festival at Martyr's on March 31, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 31: Vince Wilburn Jr. and Brett Batterson attend the Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Band event during the 2011 Miles Davis Festival at Martyr's on March 31, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.

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  14. CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 31: (L-R back row) John Beasley, Darryl Jones, Vince Wilburn Jr. , Munyungo Jackson, Blackbird McKnight, Gary Thomas , DJ Logic (L-R front row) Badal Roy, Mino Cinelu and Nicholas Payton attend the Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Band event during the 2011 Miles Davis Festival... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 31: (L-R back row) John Beasley, Darryl Jones, Vince Wilburn Jr. , Munyungo Jackson, Blackbird McKnight, Gary Thomas , DJ Logic (L-R front row) Badal Roy, Mino Cinelu and Nicholas Payton attend the Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Band event during the 2011 Miles Davis Festival...

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  15. CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 31: (L-R) Darryl Jones, DJ Logic, Blackbird McKnight, Mino Cinelu, Nicholas Payton, Vince Wilburn Jr. , Gary Thomas, John Beasley, Darryl Jones, Badal Roy and Robert Irving III perform during the Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Band event during the 2011 Miles Davis Festival... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 31: (L-R) Darryl Jones, DJ Logic, Blackbird McKnight, Mino Cinelu, Nicholas Payton, Vince Wilburn Jr. , Gary Thomas, John Beasley, Darryl Jones, Badal Roy and Robert Irving III perform during the Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Band event during the 2011 Miles Davis Festival...

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  16. CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 30: Erin Davis, Cheryl Davis and Vince Wilburn Jr. pose during a private photo shoot during the 2011 Miles Davis Festival at the Trump International Hotel & Tower on March 30, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 30: Erin Davis, Cheryl Davis and Vince Wilburn Jr. pose during a private photo shoot during the 2011 Miles Davis Festival at the Trump International Hotel & Tower on March 30, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.

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U.S. jazz bassist Marcus Miller (R) performs onstage with saxophonist Wayne Shorter (L) and trumpeter Sean Jones during the tribute to Miles Davis evening at the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux July 13, 2011. Over 350 artists and groups will perform on the two main stages and at...

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  1. I am thankful for my health and peace of mind and being fortunate to sustain in LIFE. I’m blessed to be alive!
    – Miles Davis SOURCE: Examiner.com 2 months ago
  2. The [D'Angelo] album is pretty much 97% done. At best, it will go down in the Smile/There's a Riot Goin' On/Miles Davis' On the Corner category.
    SOURCE: Pitchfork 2 months ago
  3. You study it, and listen to this Miles Davis electric period of the '70s and you study that, and then when you are done with that listen to this Captain Beefheart, and then when you are done with that listen to this orchestra!
    SOURCE: PBS NewsHour 2 months ago
  4. Tchaikovsky meets jazz in the style of Miles Davis and Bill Evans.
    SOURCE: Examiner.com 2 months ago
  5. Poetry is very beautiful, but the space on the page can be as affecting as where the text is. Like when Miles Davis doesn’t play, it has a poignancy to it.
    SOURCE: Time Magazine 2 months ago
  6. When people think of jazz, they think of Coltrane and Miles Davis ... I don’t hate them, but it doesn’t do anything for me. There aren’t enough layers.
    SOURCE: Corvallis Gazette-Times 2 months ago
  7. They are right up there with Duke Ellington's band and the Miles Davis quintet from the 1960s as one of the greatest aggregations of musicians ever put together ... And watching Mick and Keith through the years - when they get along and when they don't get along - is like a morality play. When you hear ...
    – Don Was SOURCE: The Times 2 months ago
  8. Or Stubblefield with his record collection and the reference that (Miles Davis') `Kind of Blue' is the thing that makes him think about his inability to sustain a relationship. All he can do is listen to `Kind of Blue' and get sad.
    SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune 2 months ago
  9. Whenever you have someone with the names Miles Davis and Katherine Dunham, you want anything connected to them to be in tiptop physical condition and in a way we could be proud of them
    SOURCE: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2 months ago
  10. Miles Davis playing on the subway platform.
    SOURCE: Mother Jones 2 months ago
  11. I’ve had the good fortune of seeing a lot of the people we talk about now, like Woody Shaw, McCoy Tyner, George Benson, Benny Carter, Art Blakey, Sarah Vaughan and Miles Davis ... There were even two or three clubs you could go to on the weekend with national acts in them as well. I remember seeing Elvi...
    SOURCE: The Oberlin Review 2 months ago
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