Jazz History Module 8: The 1950s – Miles Davis Pt. 1

In this week’s module we enter the complex era of the 1950s and encounter one of the most innovative and influential musicians in American history – trumpeter Miles Davis. Davis and his music can be viewed as a mirror reflecting the rapidly changing musical and societal forces in the 1950s. His outspoken and transformative style … Continue reading Jazz History Module 8: The 1950s – Miles Davis Pt.…