Miles would later develop a large and expressive sound. His technique would grow exponentially and he would be known for his purity of sound, economical use of ideas, originality and lyricism. His range would expand and he would have more variety and impact. His solos would have increases in melodic form, shaping of phrases, rhythmic diversity, conviction, angularity and humour. His technique in terms of speed and agility became pronounced. Miles Davis was able to slide evenly from one pitch to another without a mechanical break in sound and colored the qualities of individual notes of the phrase in expressive ways using “doits’ and “fall-offs.” His playing was unhurried and had a great concept of space. If he didn’t hear anything to play he