Miles Davis
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Miles Davis
Summary
Miles Davis is a human[1]. Born in Alton[2], he… he was born on May 26, 1926[3]. He died in Santa Monica[4]. He died on September 28, 1991[5]. He worked as a composer[6], trumpeter[7], bandleader[8], conductor[9], and autobiographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99,872 views/month, #1,823 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Miles Davis's place of birth was Alton[2].
- Miles Davis died in Santa Monica[4].
- Miles Davis was born on May 26, 1926[3].
- Miles Davis died on September 28, 1991[5].
- Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[12].
- Miles Davis's father was Miles Henry Davis[13].
- Among Miles Davis's spouses was Frances Taylor Davis[14].
- Among Miles Davis's spouses was Betty Davis[15].
- Among Miles Davis's spouses was Cicely Tyson[16].
- Miles Davis held citizenship in United States[17].
- American English was Miles Davis's native language[18].
- Miles Davis is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[19].
- Miles Davis's professions included composer[6].
- Miles Davis's professions included trumpeter[7].
- Miles Davis worked as a bandleader[8].
- Miles Davis worked as a conductor[9].
- Miles Davis worked as an autobiographer[10].
- Miles Davis's professions included jazz musician[20].
- Miles Davis's education included a stint at Juilliard School[21].
- Miles Davis's education included a stint at East St. Louis Lincoln High School[22].
- Miles Davis received the Léonie Sonning Music Prize[23].
- Miles Davis received the honorary doctorate of Paris Nanterre University[24].
- Miles Davis received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[25].
- Miles Davis received the American Book Awards[26].
- Miles Davis received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[27].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1926-05-26[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1991-09-28[31]
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Genre(s): bebop, classical, cool jazz, funk, hard bop, jazz, jazz fusion, jazz-funk, modal jazz, post-bop, rock[32]
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Community tags: bebop, classical, cool jazz, funk, hard bop, jazz, jazz fusion, jazz-funk, modal jazz, post-bop, rock[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 561d854a-6a28-4aa7-8c99-323e6ce46c2a[34]
Body
Origins and Family
Miles Davis's place of birth was Alton[2]. He was born on May 26, 1926[3]. His father was Miles Henry Davis[13]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[19]. American English was his native language[18].
Education
Educated at Juilliard School[21], a conservatory[35], in United States[36], founded in 1905[37], headquartered in New York City[38] and East St. Louis Lincoln High School[22], a high school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1909[41].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], trumpeter[7], bandleader[8], conductor[9], autobiographer[10], and jazz musician[20].
Recognition
Awards received include Léonie Sonning Music Prize[23], a music award[42], in Denmark[43], founded in 1959[44]; honorary doctorate of Paris Nanterre University[24], an award[45], in France[46]; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[25], a lifetime achievement award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1962[49]; American Book Awards[26], a literary award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1978[52]; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[27], a music museum[53], in United States[54], founded in 1983[55]; and Paul Acket Award[56], a music award[57], in Netherlands[58].
Personal Life
Spouses include Frances Taylor Davis[14], a ballet dancer[59], 1929–2018[60], of United States[61]; Betty Davis[15], a singer[62], 1945–2022[63], of United States[64], specialised in music composing[65]; and Cicely Tyson[16], a stage actor[66], 1924–2021[67], of United States[68], awarded the Spingarn Medal[69].
Death and Burial
Miles Davis died on September 28, 1991[5]. He passed away in Santa Monica[4]. Recorded cause of death include stroke[70] and pneumonia[71]. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Miles Davis ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99,872 views/month, #1,823 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]
He has been cited as an influence by Charlie Puth[74], a singer[75], b. 1991[76], of United States[77], awarded the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Song[78], specialised in pop music[79]; George Duke[80], a pianist[81], 1946–2013[82], of United States[83]; Mark Isham[84], a composer[85], b. 1951[86], of United States[87], awarded the Emmy Award[88]; and Avishai Cohen[89], a jazz musician[90], b. 1978[91], of Israel[92].
FAQs
Where was Miles Davis born?
Miles Davis's place of birth was Alton[2].
Where did Miles Davis die?
Miles Davis passed away in Santa Monica[4].
Who were Miles Davis's parents?
Miles Davis's father was Miles Henry Davis[13].
Who was Miles Davis married to?
Miles Davis's spouses include Frances Taylor Davis[14], Betty Davis[15], and Cicely Tyson[16].
What did Miles Davis do for work?
Miles Davis worked as composer[6], trumpeter[7], bandleader[8], conductor[9], and autobiographer[10].
Where did Miles Davis go to school?
Miles Davis was educated at Juilliard School[21] and East St. Louis Lincoln High School[22].
What awards did Miles Davis receive?
Honors received include Léonie Sonning Music Prize[23], honorary doctorate of Paris Nanterre University[24], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[25], and American Book Awards[26].
Who did Miles Davis influence?
Miles Davis has been cited as an influence by Charlie Puth[74], George Duke[80], Mark Isham[84], and Avishai Cohen[89].