Daryl Davis
Jazzbebop pioneercool jazz innovatormodal jazz architectjazz fusion trailblazer20th-century classical crossover
Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991) was an American trumpeter, bandleader and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music. In a career spanning nearly five decades, Davis was at the forefront of several major stylistic developments in jazz, including—but not limited to—bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, third stream, modal jazz, avant-garde jazz, and jazz fusion. Davis's legacy extends beyond jazz into the realms of rock, funk, classical, and hip-hop.
Influenced by: Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk
- Active:
- 1944-1991
- Scene:
- NYC jazz
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A Tribute To Chuck Berry Featuring The Nighthawks with Daryl Davis
Daryl Davis, The Nighthawks +1 moreThe Birchmere