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Miles Davis
The Definitive Biography
by Ian Carr
ISBN: 1560252413
ISBN-13: 9781560252412
Format: Paperback
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Summary
Miles Davis was arguably the late 20th century's most influential jazz musician, his career spanning the late-'40s bebop era, during which he performed regularly with saxophonist Charlie Parker, and the jazz-rock of the '70s and '80s, a genre he almost single-handedly inspired. British jazz musician, broadcaster, and writer Ian Carr's superb biography of the mercurial trumpeter follows Davis's ever-evolving career, vividly depicting his New York apprenticeship with Parker (the model for his restless musical experimentation), as well as his growing musical confidence and early-'50s struggle with heroin addiction. Carr's expert musical analysis encompasses Davis's mid-'50s period of brilliant creativity, with a band that featured saxophonist John Coltrane and drummer Philly Joe Jones, and his later cycles of discovery of new ways of musical expression, including his late-'60s and early-'70s flirtation with rock. The author's sources include many of Davis's former sidemen and musical collaborators, like composer and arranger Gil Evans, pianist Keith Jarrett, and producer Teo Macero, who provide a wealth of invaluable musical and personal background detail. Featuring a comprehensive discography and an appendix of selected transcribed solos, MILES DAVIS is an accomplished, musically erudite, and impeccably researched study of the life of a singular musician.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Pgw
Published date: 1999
Size: 5.75 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 1.65 pounds
Pages: 658
Publisher's Notes
In a counterpoint to Davis' autobiography, Carr provides a balanced portrait of one of the undisputed cultural icons of the 20th century. Photos.
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Miles Davis: The Definitive Biography
Ian Carr
Thunder's Mouth Press, 1999-09. Paperback. Very Good. This is a gently used former library book with the usual stamps and stickers.Satisfaction guaranteed. ( more information) Offered by bookwebpages (United States)
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Miles Davis: The Definitive Biography
Carr, Ian
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Thunder's Mouth Pr, 1999. Softcover. Ex-Library with the usual stamps. NO writing though. . ( more information) Offered by Oblivion Books (United States)
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MILES DAVIS : The Definitive Biography (Revised Edition)
Carr, Ian
New York, NY: Thunder's Mouth Press, 1999. BRAND NEW Copy. First published Qartet Books, UK. This edition includes the obituary written by Ian Carr in the Independent, September 30th, 1991. Biography of Illinois-born, jazz great Miles Dewey Davis, III (1926 -1991), first to bring the trumpet to new highs since Louie Armstrong. Discography to rear. Fine copy of a full and vibrant portrait of the complex life of an outstanding musician.. Revised Edition of 1999, First Thus. Soft Cover. New/None as Issued. ( more information) Offered by 100 POCKETS (United States)
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Miles Davis: The Definitive Biography
Carr, Ian
Thunder's Mouth Press. PAPERBACK. 1560252413 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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