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The Impact Of Miles Davis Influence On The Jazz Industry

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“I'm always thinking about creating. My future starts when I wake up every morning. Every day I find something creative to do with my life.” Miles Davis’ passionate statement describes the distinctive innate ability to formulate music that transcended all musical genres, generations and nationalities. According to Bernal, Davis moved Jazz forward through his constant search for brand-new musical expressions. (Bernal) His creations catalyzed the methodology of written compositions and improvisations during a transitional era for jazz musicians. While highlighting his accomplishments as an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader and composer, this paper explores the impact of jazz modality within a studio environment and the usage of improvisations during live performances. The researcher seeks to discover the legendary steps travelled by Davis that changed jazz music and musicians for years to come. …show more content…

Davis was raised in a middle class neighborhood. Miles’ father was a 1 of 3 blacks to graduate from Northwestern University College Dentistry. In the community Miles’ father was seen as a role model to many other black families. As a kid, Davis enjoyed many sporting and outdoor activities like swimming and boxing, but none he loved more than playing on his trumpet. …show more content…

Louis, he got offered the opportunity to be about of a local band. At the age of 17, Miles was named musical director of Eddie Randle’s Blue Devils. This musical director role really helped Miles develop those skills needed to perfect his own performances and compositions later in his career. “Playing with Eddie Randle and His Blue Devils for one year starting in 1943 when he was 17 years old had to be one of the most important steps in my career. It was with Eddie Randle’s band that I really started opening up with my playing, really got into writing and arranging music.”

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