John Coltrane
Essays

For my chosen performance, I listened to a local jazz band perform a reworking of some of John Coltrane's arrangements of American standards, like "My Favorite Things." At first the stated aim of the performance…

Miles Davis was a creator and innovator, as well as a rule-breaker and trend shaper. His approach to music focused on individual expression, interaction with other musicians, and a continual evolving response to other musicians and styles. His performances were always original, and he pushed the envelope in transforming the style and "space" of jazz into the late 20th century paradigm. He never forgot his African-American performance tradition, and he was quintessentially a strong influence on everyone with whom he playe.

This is a five page paper about jazz, and about the influence of Miles Davis on modern jazz in particular. This paper uses credible sources only, a few of which happen to be on the internet. The paper is divided into several sections, starting with an introduction, and ending with a conclusion. In between are several sections about Miles Davis music and the impact his music had on other musicians, too.