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Thirty years ago Mark Gilbert welcomed an update of Berendt's forensic 1953 original and the continued emphasis on description over opinion

Hot or cool, fast or slow, jazz music is enjoyed by millions of listeners all over the world. April is Jazz Appreciation Month and whether you’re new to jazz…

DOI: 10.1093/obo/9780199757824-0285 Introduction Miles Davis is consistently regarded as one of the most iconic, impactful, and creative innovators in the history of jazz. He is recognized by most jazz historians as being a key player in the development of several of the major subgenres in modern jazz. As a bandleader, Miles Davis repeatedly created some of the most cohesive, integrated, and innovative groups in jazz. Many of the musicians who joined Miles Davis groups became major voices in jazz, both with his groups and as leaders; a short list includes John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, H...