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Hand painted in oil Edition 2026 · 2 plates Each plate painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Miles Dewey Davis Iii · 1926 – 1991

Plate 01

Avalon Bay, Santa Catalina Island

1890 · Santa Monica History Museum, Santa Monica

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 35 × 28 cm, any size up to 250 cm
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Plate 02

Brown Turban

Kunstgewerbemuseum, Berlin · original 14 x 35 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Sizes: From 29 × 35 cm, any size up to 250 cm
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Miles Dewey Davis Iii

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Born: Alton, United States of America (1926)
Died: 1991
Miles Dewey Davis III was born into an upper-middle-class family in Alton, Illinois, and raised in East St. Louis.
He began playing the trumpet in his early teens, influenced by local musicians and recordings of Duke Ellington and Art Tatum.
Davis briefly attended Juilliard in New York City before pursuing a professional music career.

Rise to Prominence: Bebop and Cool Jazz

From 1944 to 1948, Davis was a member of saxophonist Charlie Parker's bebop quintet, gaining invaluable experience in the burgeoning jazz scene.
He pioneered cool jazz with the seminal "Birth of the Cool" sessions for Capitol Records, marking a shift towards more relaxed tempos and melodic improvisation.
Early 1950s saw Davis experimenting with hard bop while recording for Prestige Records, though his career was impacted by struggles with heroin addiction.

The Columbia Years: Innovation and Collaboration

A widely acclaimed comeback performance at the Newport Jazz Festival led to a long-term contract with Columbia Records in 1955.
"Round About Midnight" (1955) showcased his collaboration with saxophonist John Coltrane and bassist Paul Chambers, forming a key part of his early 1960s sextet.
Davis alternated between orchestral jazz collaborations with arranger Gil Evans, such as the Spanish music-influenced "Sketches of Spain" (1960), and band recordings like "Milestones" (1958) and "Kind of Blue" (1959).
“Kind of Blue” remains one of the most popular jazz albums of all time, a landmark achievement in modal jazz.

Electric Period and Genre-Bending Experimentation

The 1960s saw Davis incorporating more abstract elements into his music, introducing bassist Ron Carter, pianist Herbie Hancock, and drummer Tony Williams.
Albums like "E.S.P." (1965) and "Miles Smiles" (1967) helped pioneer the post-bop genre.
During the 1970s, Davis boldly experimented with rock, funk, African rhythms, emerging electronic music technology, and a constantly evolving lineup of musicians including Joe Zawinul, Al Foster, Michael Henderson, and John McLaughlin.

Legacy and Impact

Davis's legacy is undeniable; his innovative approach to jazz and willingness to experiment have made him a legendary figure.
He influenced countless musicians across genres and continues to be celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to 20th-century music.
As Miles Dewey Davis III, he will always be remembered as one of the most influential and acclaimed figures in jazz history.

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Quick facts

Lifespan65 years
Also known asMiles Davis
Born1926, Alton, United States of America
Top-ranked workAvalon Bay, Santa Catalina Island
NationalityUnited States of America
Copyright statusUnder copyright

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