Instrumental in the development of jazz, Miles Davis is considered one of the top musicians of his era. Born in Illinois in 1926, he traveled at age 18 to New York City to pursue music. Throughout his life, he was at the helm of a changing concept of jazz. Winner of nine Grammy awards, Miles Davis died on September 28, 1991 from respiratory distress in Santa Monica, California.
Miles Dewey Davis III
Trumpet
May 26, 1926
September 28, 1991
The Juilliard School
Alton, Illinois
Santa Monica, California
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