Miles Davis: Definitive Biography, Ian Carr 1998

Description: Acceptable: Has been read but is in acceptable condition. Wear on cover. No tears, no writing, no highlighting, no missing pages. Actual book is pictured. Title: Miles Davis: The Definitive Biography Author: Ian Carr Genre: Biography, Music Themes: Jazz History, Creativity, Addiction, Innovation Publication Date: 1998 (Revised Edition 2006) Blurb: Miles Davis: The Definitive Biography by Ian Carr is a comprehensive exploration of the life and music of one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century. This biography dives deep into the personal and professional life of Miles Davis, covering his early days in New York with Charlie Parker, the innovative Birth of the Cool sessions, and his struggles with drug addiction. Carr meticulously traces Davis's journey through the peaks and valleys of his career, including his collaborations with jazz giants like John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and Cannonball Adderley, as well as his reclusive period in the late 1970s and his triumphant return to the music scene in the 1980s. Carr, himself a jazz musician, brings a unique perspective to Davis's story, offering a blend of technical analysis and personal insight. The biography is bolstered by extensive interviews with those who knew Davis best, providing a nuanced and multifaceted portrait of a complex and often enigmatic figure.

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