The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Miles Davis
- If you understood everything I say, you’d be me!
- 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.
- Do not fear mistakes. There are none.
- Jimi Hendrix came from the blues, like me. We understood each other right away because of that. He was a great blues guitarist.
- The thing to judge in any jazz artist is, does the man project and does he have ideas.
- He comes in on the beat and plays on top of the beat. I think when Prince makes love, he hears drums instead of Ravel.
- I know what I’ve done for music, but don’t call me a legend. Just call me Miles Davis.
- When I’m playing, I’m never through. It’s unfinished. I like to find a place to leave for someone else to finish it. That’s where the high comes in.
- Sometimes you have to play a long time to be able to play like yourself.
- A legend is an old man with a cane known for what he used to do. I’m still doing it.
Miles Davis (1926-1991) was a groundbreaking American jazz musician, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz. Born in Alton, Illinois, Davis demonstrated prodigious talent on the trumpet from a young age.
He moved to New York City in 1944 to study at the Juilliard School, but soon joined Charlie Parker’s bebop quintet, marking the beginning of his professional career. Over the following decades, Davis continually reinvented his sound, pioneering various jazz subgenres including cool jazz, hard bop, and modal jazz. His seminal album, “Kind of Blue” (1959), remains a cornerstone of modern jazz.
In the late 1960s, Davis transitioned to jazz fusion, blending jazz with rock and funk influences, notably on albums like “Bitches Brew” (1970). Known for his innovative approach, Davis left an indelible mark on music, earning numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. He passed away in 1991, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of jazz.
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