Black History Month Miles Davis Miles Davis life

Black History Month Miles Davis

Miles Davis’ life in one minute • He started his recording career in the 1940 s with Charlie Parker and ended it in the 1990 s with rapper Easy Mo Bee • He played with nearly everyone in modern jazz • His dad was a dentist • He liked fast cars and boxing • 1959’s “Kind of Blue” is the biggest selling jazz album ever • He gave up music entirely between 1975 and 1980 • He became a painter in later life

Miles’ music reflected his personality cheerful? So What? surprised? ashamed? Disdainful? https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=zq. NTlt OGh 5 c

Miles Davis used the talents of his band members to make his music special. A lot of them went on to be very well known musicians in their own right. Marcus Miller I Can’t Breathe Herbie Hancock Cantaloupe Island Gary Bartz Celestial Blues

How was Miles’ approach to making art similar to the way he made music?

Why is Miles Davis so important? • He had a unique sound when playing the trumpet • He was involved in changing music in the 20 th century several times • He brought the best out in all the musicians he played with • He spoke out about racism and unfairness in America which needed great courage

5 of the best. Which is your favourite? • Jeru (from Birth of the Cool) 1949 • Will O the Wisp (from Sketches of Spain) 1959 • Spanish Key (from Bitches Brew) 1970 • Splatch (from Tutu) 1985 • Chocolate Chip (from Doo Bop) 1991