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"San Francisco Chronicle" This is not just any book. As with everything else he has done, Davis's work as writer is likely to raise controversy. The book could well be subtitled "Miles Tells All" for this volume is crammed with juicy gossip about most of the key figures in modern jazz.
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Miles: The Autobiography, like the man himself, holds nothing back. He talks about his battles against drugs and racism, and discusses the many women in his life. But above all, Miles talks about music and musicians, including the legends he has played with over the years: Bird, Dizzy, Monk, Trane, Mingus and many others. The man who has given us the most exciting music of recent times has now given us a fascinating and compelling insight into his extraordinary life. 'An engrossing read ...gives fascinating insights into the cult phenomenon' Miles Copeland, Weekend Telegraph 'Magnificently truthful, action packed, raw and bleeding' Miles Kington, Independent 'Passionate, opinionated, unfettered ...What gives this book, and the man, their final weight and strength is that Davis's driving, almost possessed pursuit of his art. The passion to create is all, and let the world go hang itself' Herbert Kretzmer, Daily Mail
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In Miles Davis' autobiography Miles tells everything in an open and honest manner, maybe to some degree too open and honest, some of his information in this book makes other musicians look bad. He talks openly about which guys did heroin, and who he had aruguments with and much, much more. What is even better is that Miles speaks candidly about his own problems in life, he covers his coke addiction (which was one of the reasons he retired for about 6 years), his heroin addiction, his sex life, ect. Miles also openly displays his opinions about everything, reading this book makes me feel like I've had a deep conversation with Miles. His writing is vulgar (this book has about a million cuss words), which adds to the feeling that he's telling his life story naturally without any interference from his editor. In this autobiography Miles Davis' entire life is covered in a well detailed fashion, with many great stories thrown in for entertainment. This is the best autobiography I've read, and I throughly recommend it to all Miles Davis fans.
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This is a powerful book. The way in which Miles conveys his message to the reader is so gripping that you can't help but be enthralled. There is so much to absorb that it will definitely leave you satisfied. What I liked the most about this book is how he described his relationships with the other prominent jazz musicians of the 40s and 50s. His insights gave me a much clearer sense of jazz history, and it also gave me some interesting background information I could keep in mind as I listen to the old CDs. (The pictures are an added bonus.)
Although I think this is an excellent book, I must say it is not without its flaws. I think the first two-thirds of the book (the first 13 chapters, which cover the period between his birth and the late 60s--when he became electric/funk oriented) are MUCH more engaging than the final seven chapters, which cover everything up to the present. His vulgar, yet powerful tone remains consistent throughout the book, but he starts talking more about drugs and his problems with with women while he only glosses over what he was doing musically.
And when he starts talking about the musicians in his later bands, he often only presents a laundry list of names without really going into any detail about their character or any experiences he's shared with them (like he did with those in the first half of the book). This can bog the reader down because it makes it difficult to identify with what's going on. He just says "I liked what so-and-so was playing" or something like that, and that can get repetitive.
Also, the way he ends the later chapters doesn't really grip the reader and compel him to read further like the way he ended the earlier chapters. In a way, sometimes his writing becomes cliche and predictable, and it makes me wonder if Miles was becoming increasingly impatient as the book progressed.
I don't know if the final few chapters of the book are more boring because he's talking about drugs a lot or if it's because he's not playing jazz or if it's because the people and musicians in his life seem more anonymous or if it's because his later musicians were more obscure, but whatever it is, it's frustrating.
But despite all this, the wild ride Miles takes us on during the first 13 chapters or so makes this book more than worth the price of admission.
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this book is great.i 've read this book many times over.i like his honesty about the state of music.his influences and his impact on the music world.the things he is looking for in sound and color.his feelings on race,class,success,ladies,structure&the world.getting his feelings on duke,dizzy,jimi hendrix,james brown,sly stone,prince,michael jackson&wynton marsalis,herbie hancock,john coltrane among many.this book was well presented by quincy troupe.it's one of the greatest subject matters that i've ever read.that's the vibe of miles davis.the highs&lows.i also liked the bond of him&richard pryor and sugar ray robinson.so many great moments within the context on this book.it sheds light on personnel things in mr davis's life.a true must read on a musical pioneer genius&legend.
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An education in music
If you want to know about the true history of Jazz and the life and music of Miles Davis,you need to look no further than this book.Miles tells it like it is. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 12. Juli 2000 von Peter
A Milestone of a book fro a Milestone of an artist
Miles Davis, III, with all of his faults, flaws and laughable quirks, was still one of the most important musicians of the twentieth century. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 17. Juni 2000 von Earl Hazell
A straight forward look into Miles Davis life and opinions
I listened to Miles Davis's recordings for about a year before I purchased this book. I wanted to find out more about this gifted musician and found alot of insight into Miles... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 6. Mai 2000 von historyone
A Must Read!
Truly one of my favorite books of all-time. It's a poignant narrative into the life, times and music of one of America's greatest artistic treasures, Mile Davis. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 22. März 2000 von Stephen Boord
Great lesson of life and music
Miles reveals his music and life secret in the best way: being himself All the world behind a legend in a very complete and vivid description. A true lesson of life and jazz.
Veröffentlicht am 22. Februar 2000 von Angel Hadziconstanti
A Milestone
If you really want to understand a fundamental chapter in the history of jazz you ought to read the Miles Davis' Autobiography. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 25. Dezember 1999 von Cleber Favaro
The whole truth, nothing but the truth
This book is a gospel for all true jazz lovers. Miles tells all about the jazz scene in such a vivid manner, that you will feel like he is talking directly to you. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 6. Dezember 1999 von Donny Thompson
essential insider's view of jazz history
All of the comments above are valid, so I am not going to repeat that stuff. Read this book if you are into what was jazz music from the 1940s to 1980s. It is a great read. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 18. November 1999 veröffentlicht
Very good and interesting
When I first read this book, I was instantly drawn into this book, I am very interested in jazz. To read this book helped me to broaden my knowledge of the jazz era. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 8. Oktober 1999 veröffentlicht
An important work of history and honest soul searching
Miles Davis, with all his faults, flaws and laughable quirks, was still one of the most important musicians of the twentieth century. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 28. September 1999 veröffentlicht
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