Age | 65 (age at death) |
Birthday | 26 May, 1926 |
Birthplace | Alton, Illinois, USA |
Died | 28 September, 1991 |
Place of Death | Santa Monica, California, USA |
Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
Hair Color | Black |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Trumpeter |
Claim to Fame | Jazz trumpeter |
Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music. Davis adopted a variety of musical directions in a five-decade career that kept him at the forefront of many major stylistic developments in jazz.