What is Miles Davis's full name?
Miles Dewey Davis III
Miles Davis date of birth:
May 25, 1926
How old was Miles Davis when died?
65
Where was Miles Davis born?
Alton, Illinois, USA
When did Miles Davis die?
September 28, 1991
Where did Miles Davis die?
Santa Monica, California
Why did Miles Davis die?
Pneumonia
How tall is Miles Davis?
5' 6" (168 cm)
Miles Davis body shape:
Average
What color are Miles Davis's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Miles Davis's hair?
Black
Is Miles Davis gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Miles Davis?
Muslim
What is Miles Davis's ethnicity?
Black
What is Miles Davis nationality?
American
Where did Miles Davis go to university?
Juilliard School
What is Miles Davis's occupation?
Musician (bandleader, composer, trumpeter)
Miles Davis claim to fame:
Jazz trumpeter
What genre is Miles Davis's work?
Jazz, hard bop, bebop, cool jazz, modal, jazz fusion, jazz-rock, third stream, jazz-funk, jazz rap
What instruments does Miles Davis play?
Trumpet, flugelhorn, piano, organ, synthesizer
Miles Davis family:
Cheryl Davis (daughter), Gregory Davis (son), Miles Davis IV (son), Erin Davis (son)
Short Biography
Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991) was an American jazz musician, trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. Widely considered one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the 20th century, Miles Davis was, together with his musical groups, at the forefront of several major developments in jazz music, including bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, and jazz fusion.