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Miles Davis
Author(s): Brian Morton (Author)
- Publisher: Haus Publishing
- Publication Date: 1 Dec. 2005
- Language: English
- Print length: 170 pages
- ISBN-10: 1904341799
- ISBN-13: 9781904341796
Book Description
Miles Davis’ recordings include several of the most acclaimed jazz albums, from the relaxed style of “Birth of the Cool” to the orchestral “Sketches of Spain” and “Kind of Blue”. “Bitches Brew”, became the bestselling jazz album of all time.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘A compelling few hours’ reading for anyone with an interest in 20th-century music.’ — Kenneth Clarke The Daily Mail
About the Author
Brian Morton is the presenter of BBC Radio Scotland’s arts programmes The Usual Suspects and The Brian Morton Show. He has published fiction, music, and literary criticism, was a founding member of the musical ensemble The Golden Horde and has composed jazz and musical theatre pieces. His Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD is the essential reference work on recorded jazz. His survey of defining moments in jazz history is forthcoming from OUP in autumn 2004.
