Alkyer, Frank

The Miles Davis Reader

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ISBN 13:
9781617137044
author:
Alkyer, Frank
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Backbeat Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
400
Dimensions:
22.7 x 15.4 x 2.6 centimetres (0
Genre:
Biography, Composers & Musicians, Music
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£20.44

Description

The Miles Davis Reader presents a unique opportunity to explore the life and career of one of jazz's most iconic figures. Spanning over 200 news stories, feature articles, and reviews from some of the greatest writers in the genre, this collection delivers a patchwork of his words and music - in the moment, as they happened.

From his early days as a young musician to his later years as a confident showman, this book chronicles Davis's development as an artist and as a man. With several lengthy features added along with a dozen new photographs, it offers a beautiful series of snapshots that capture the many phases of his career.

This new edition is a valuable resource for anyone interested in jazz history or the life and work of Miles Davis. It provides a fascinating insight into the mind and experiences of one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

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