Miles Davis continues to be a larger-than-life figure decades after his death, with “Kind of Blue” remaining the biggest-selling jazz record in history. His influence extends across the entire music world through an uncompromising artistic vision, constant evolution, and distinctive style. Musicians across genres describe him as defining swagger and cool, with a vibe unlike anyone else. Artists credit his innovation not only to how he played, but also to how he presented himself, linking appearance and attitude to musical expression. His fashion and era-specific outfits are described as part of a complete approach to music and life, shaping how performers feel and play.
"Still possessor of the biggest-selling jazz record in history, "Kind of Blue," Davis casts a huge influence over the whole music world for his uncompromising artistic vision, constant evolution, style and more. Though he came from jazz, he may be the biggest rock star there ever was. Talk to any musician, regardless of genre, and they will tell you Davis defined swagger and cool. He had a vibe unlike that of anyone else."
"Stylistically, Miles was a complete innovator. I remember hearing him say that he didn't play right if he wasn't dressed right. That is completely something that inspires me as well, because it becomes not only what you're putting out on your horn or your drums or your guitar or your piano, but it's your whole being that is expressing this innovative approach to music and to life."
"If you play the music you've got to look the part, and it was almost like he got into a movie role or something like that. But he was always into the clothes ... It was almost like every era had a different outfit. But, yeah, I definitely take his style. The clothes make you feel a certain way to play that way. So that's the vibe. You've got to have that character, that attitude."
"I like Miles Davis and all the exterior aesthetics. I like the Blue Note album covers, Prestige album covers, his style, his way of life."
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