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Miles Davis Pt. 1: Blasting Bebop, Blasting Racism, and a Devastating Heroin Habit

DISGRACELAND

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Miles Davis: The Birth of Cool and the Rejection of Racism

This chapter delves into Miles Davis's transformative impact on jazz, emphasizing his efforts to bridge the gap between black jazz music and white audiences. It recounts a significant moment at the Newport Jazz Festival that showcased his defiance and solidified his iconic status in music history.

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