Tracing the life and legacy of legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis
Miles Davis, born 100 years ago, is a towering figure in jazz whose influence continues to resonate. Over his five-decade career, he constantly reinvented his sound, collaborating with many legendary musicians. His seminal album, 'Kind of Blue,' remains a cornerstone in jazz history.
- ▪Miles Davis was born on May 26, 1926, in Alton, Illinois, and grew up during the Great Depression.
- ▪He played with jazz legends like Charlie Parker and John Coltrane, influencing many contemporary musicians.
- ▪Davis's 1959 album 'Kind of Blue' is considered a seminal work in jazz history.
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A century on from Miles Davis’s birth, his legacy still shapes jazzBy Ria AndrianiABC Jazz Topic:JazzTue 26 May 2026 at 8:00amTue 26 May 2026 at 8:00amTue 26 May 2026 at 8:00amFrom bebop to fusion and beyond, Miles Davis continually reinvented his sound over a five‑decade career. (Getty Images: Express Newspapers)abc.net.au/news/the-life-and-legacy-of-jazz-trumpeter-miles-davis-at-100/106701734Link copiedShareShare articleWithin the pantheon of jazz, Miles Davis has assumed an almost godlike position.The trumpeter, who was born 100 years ago on May 26, was a player who kept his place at the bleeding edge of jazz throughout his five-decade career.He played with legendary figures from Charlie Parker to John Coltrane, and many of jazz's leading names today count him among their mentors.His…
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