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Miles Davis Pt. 2: Mountains of Pills, Bitches Brew, and the Reinvention of the Original Motherf#%*er
Feb 8, 2025
Dive into the chaotic life of Miles Davis as he transforms from a tortured youth into a jazz legend. Discover how he revolutionizes music with 'Bitches Brew,' merging jazz and rock while battling addiction. Witness his dramatic reinvention marked by a wrecked Lamborghini and a mountain of pills. Explore the personal struggles and triumphs that shaped his iconic status, revealing a man who navigated fame, demons, and the relentless pursuit of his art in a vibrant New York City.
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- Miles Davis revolutionized jazz by embracing a modal composition style, offering musicians greater freedom in melody exploration and expression.
- His turbulent personal life, marked by addiction and systemic racism, profoundly influenced his music and artistic identity throughout his career.
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Miles Davis: A Complex Legacy
Miles Davis' life story reveals a turbulent journey shaped by adversity and artistic genius. He grew up in a violent household, which instilled a resilience that he carried into his transformative career in jazz. After battling heroin addiction, he reinvented himself in the late 1950s, breaking away from an abusive contract to produce five unmatched jazz albums with new band members, including the iconic John Coltrane. This period marked a significant evolution in his music, leading up to the groundbreaking album, Kind of Blue, which remains a quintessential piece in jazz history.
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