Topic > Miles Davis and his music - 558

Miles Davis is considered one of the most influential musical artists who ever lived. Coming from a jazz and bebop background, Davis's extravagant trumpet skills were unparalleled. He was at the forefront of major musical innovations including bebop, cool jazz, modal jazz and jazz-fusion. Under the banner of jazz-fusion, Davis released two highly successful yet controversial albums - In a Silent Way and Bitches Brew - which incorporated innovative musical characteristics by fusing elements of rock and jazz to create a revolutionary musical flow. Many saw Davis's experimental music as controversial and perceived it as a backlash not only because it was not mainstream but also because of Davis' past. The release of In a Silent Way and Bitches Brew (both 1969) introduced innovative jazz sounds to the world. . Davis began to push boundaries by incorporating new electric instruments such as the bass, electric guitar, and electric piano. Playing them simultaneously, Davis' bands brought a new rhythmic fusion to jazz. It gave way to a more improvised, looser and rock influence...