Author : Gary Carner
Publisher : Schirmer Trade Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Book Synopsis The Miles Davis Companion by : Gary Carner
Download or read book The Miles Davis Companion written by Gary Carner and published by Schirmer Trade Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Miles Davis Companion profiles the life and career of jazz trumpeter Miles Davis. From '50s "cool" jazz to '70s jazz-rock fusion to '90s hip-hop, Davis was an innovative musician who always created new sounds and styles. Throughout his career, Davis attacked stereo-types and refused to kowtow to the musical (or popular) press. The Companion draws on profiles, interviews, liner notes, and original reviews of recordings to give a full picture of his work. It also includes essays on the impact of Davis's life and music, his controversial stance toward women and other musicians, and his transformation from jazz musician to cultural icon.