Miles Davis: The Definitive Biography by Ian Carr (English) Paperback Book

Description: Miles Davis by Ian Carr The acclaimed classic biography, fully revised, becomes the definitive. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The acclaimed classic biography, fully revised, becomes the definitive. The revised edition of Ian Carrs classic biography of Miles Davis throws new light on his life and career from the early days in New York, with Charlie Parker, to his Birth of the Cool band, through his drug addiction in the early 1950s, and the years of extraordinary achievements, 1954-1960, during which he created a whole series of masterpieces on record, and drew to his band such unequalled talents as John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly and Cannonball Adderly.Carr also gives a detailed description of Miless dark reclusive period, 1975-1980, and his descent towards disintegration. He also tells how the events of one single day forced Davis to turn back to life and return slowly to music.The incessant activity of his last ten years – the music-making, his painting and art exhibitions, his extraordinary trumpet playing, his marriage to and divorce from Cicely Tyson – is recounted with fascinating insight. Miles Davis, whose work has been called one of the greatest musical legacies of the twentieth century, remained controversial until the end, and this definitive biography examines the controversy from all sides.With access to the inner circle of Daviss friends and associates, Ian Carr includes new interviews with such jazz greats as Max Roach, George Russell, George Avakian, Ron Carter, John Carisi, John Scofield, Bill Evans and Jack and Lydia DeJohnette, and revisits those who contributed to the first edition, including Keith Jarrett, Dave Holland, Joe Zawinul and Paul Buckmaster. This new, revised edition is an essential source for those who want to understand Miles, his music and the jazz life. Back Cover eoeDavidse(tm)s story is one of the most fascinating in 20th -century popular culture and Ian Carr has told it brilliantly. This book is an update of Carre(tm)s 1982 biography and its claim to be definitive is entirely accurate. It is a superb piece of work that is unlikely to be bettered. Research,writing and critical evaluation are uniformly excellent e Davis came of age during the jazz upheavals of the 1940s when he partnered the wayward and brilliant alto saxophonist Charlie Parker. He soon developed into the immensely influential pioneering spirit he remained for the rest of his life e His music has been constantly reissued and repackaged and endlessly analysed. But nobody has brought as much insight to it as Carr whose magnificent biography should be on the shelves of anyone who has ever enjoyed Miles Davise(tm)s music.eANDREW VINE, Yorkshire Post eoeAll of [Davise(tm)s musical] activity is elegantly capped by the publication of Ian Carre(tm)s indispensable Miles Davis: The Definitive Biography. Fifteen years after he brought out his eoecritical biographye, Carr brings the story comprehensively up to date e The music is the real story and Carr brings a true insidere(tm)s knowledge to the telling of iteCLIVE DAVIS, Times eoeThis excellent biography provides a smartly considered appreciation of Davise(tm)s life and work, from early acclaim to neglect and back againeMAIL ON SUNDAY Flap "Davidss story is one of the most fascinating in 20th -century popular culture and Ian Carr has told it brilliantly. This book is an update of Carrs 1982 biography and its claim to be definitive is entirely accurate. It is a superb piece of work that is unlikely to be bettered. Research,writing and critical evaluation are uniformly excellent ... Davis came of age during the jazz upheavals of the 1940s when he partnered the wayward and brilliant alto saxophonist Charlie Parker. He soon developed into the immensely influential pioneering spirit he remained for the rest of his life ... His music has been constantly reissued and repackaged and endlessly analysed. But nobody has brought as much insight to it as Carr whose magnificent biography should be on the shelves of anyone who has ever enjoyed Miles Daviss music." ANDREW VINE, Yorkshire Post "All of [Daviss musical] activity is elegantly capped by the publication of Ian Carrs indispensable Miles Davis: The Definitive Biography. Fifteen years after he brought out his "critical biography", Carr brings the story comprehensively up to date ... The music is the real story and Carr brings a true insiders knowledge to the telling of it" CLIVE DAVIS, Times "This excellent biography provides a smartly considered appreciation of Daviss life and work, from early acclaim to neglect and back again" MAIL ON SUNDAY Author Biography Ian Carr was born in Scotland, brought up in the north of England and educated at Kings College, Newcastle upon Tyne. He became a professional musician, playing trumpet, flugel horn and keyboards, and has made numerous recordings. He has made many broadcasts for jazz programmes for BBC Radio 3 and has written for the BBC Music Magazine since its inception in 1992. Ian Carr is the author of Music Outside (1973) and Keith Jarrett, the Man and his Music (1991). Review From the reviews of the first edition: In a class by itself... he knows his music and his Miles New York Times Book Review Masterful New Society Fascinating Daily Telegraph Long Description The acclaimed classic biography, fully revised, becomes the definitive. The revised edition of Ian Carre(tm)s classic biography of Miles Davis throws new light on his life and career from the early days in New York, with Charlie Parker, to his Birth of the Cool band, through his drug addiction in the early 1950s, and the years of extraordinary achievements, 1954-1960, during which he created a whole series of masterpieces on record, and drew to his band such unequalled talents as John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly and Cannonball Adderly.Carr also gives a detailed description of Milese(tm)s dark reclusive period, 1975-1980, and his descent towards disintegration. He also tells how the events of one single day forced Davis to turn back to life and return slowly to music.The incessant activity of his last ten years e" the music-making, his painting and art exhibitions, his extraordinary trumpet playing, his marriage to and divorce from Cicely Tyson e" is recounted with fascinating insight. Miles Davis, whose work has been called e~one of the greatest musical legacies of the twentieth centurye(tm), remained controversial until the end, and this definitive biography examines the controversy from all sides.With access to the inner circle of Davise(tm)s friends and associates, Ian Carr includes new interviews with such jazz greats as Max Roach, George Russell, George Avakian, Ron Carter, John Carisi, John Scofield, Bill Evans and Jack and Lydia DeJohnette, and revisits those who contributed to the first edition, including Keith Jarrett, Dave Holland, Joe Zawinul and Paul Buckmaster. This new, revised edition is an essential source for those who want to understand Miles, his music and the e~jazz lifee(tm). Review Quote From the reviews of the first edition: In a class by itself… he knows his music and his MilesNew York Times Book Review MasterfulNew Society FascinatingDaily Telegraph Feature 16 b/w plates (32pp) A Hollywood film is being made of Miless life; the BBC are also making a major documentary about him. Description for Sales People The acclaimed classic biography, fully revised, becomes the definitive. The revised edition of Ian Carre(tm)s classic biography of Miles Davis throws new light on his life and career from the early days in New York, with Charlie Parker, to his Birth of the Cool band, through his drug addiction in the early 1950s, and the years of extraordinary achievements, 1954-1960, during which he created a whole series of masterpieces on record, and drew to his band such unequalled talents as John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly and Cannonball Adderly.Carr also gives a detailed description of Milese(tm)s dark reclusive period, 1975-1980, and his descent towards disintegration. He also tells how the events of one single day forced Davis to turn back to life and return slowly to music.The incessant activity of his last ten years e" the music-making, his painting and art exhibitions, his extraordinary trumpet playing, his marriage to and divorce from Cicely Tyson e" is recounted with fascinating insight. Miles Davis, whose work has been called e~one of the greatest musical legacies of the twentieth centurye(tm), remained controversial until the end, and this definitive biography examines the controversy from all sides.With access to the inner circle of Davise(tm)s friends and associates, Ian Carr includes new interviews with such jazz greats as Max Roach, George Russell, George Avakian, Ron Carter, John Carisi, John Scofield, Bill Evans and Jack and Lydia DeJohnette, and revisits those who contributed to the first edition, including Keith Jarrett, Dave Holland, Joe Zawinul and Paul Buckmaster. This new, revised edition is an essential source for those who want to understand Miles, his music and the e~jazz lifee(tm). A Hollywood film is being made of Milese(tm)s life; the BBC are also making a major documentary about him. Details ISBN0006530265 Author Ian Carr Pages 672 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Year 1999 Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0006530265 ISBN-13 9780006530268 Format Paperback Publication Date 1999-07-19 Subtitle The Definitive Biography Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780586084564 DEWEY 788.92165092 Media Book Illustrations 16 b/w plates (32pp), Index Short Title Miles Davis Language English UK Release Date 1999-07-19 Edited by Hetty Blades Birth 19730620 Death 1925 Affiliation Marquette University Position Assistant Professor Qualifications Ph.D. Edition Description Revised edition Alternative 9780007481941 Audience General Imprint HarperCollins AU Release Date 1999-09-09 NZ Release Date 1999-09-20 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:593058;

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