| − | '''Miles Davis''' (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991) was an American [[jazz]] [[trumpet]] player, one of the most influential in the genre, famous for an ever-evolving style that bridged [[bebop]], cool jazz, modal jazz and the fusion of rock music and jazz. He was born in Alton, [[Illinois]], which has honored him with a statue.<ref>https://www.milesdavis.com/news/miles-davis-statue-unveiled-in-alton-il/</ref> | + | '''Miles Davis''' (b. May 26, 1926, in [[Alton]], [[Illinois]] – September 28, 1991) was an American [[jazz]] [[trumpet]] player, one of the most influential in the genre, famous for an ever-evolving style that bridged [[bebop]], cool jazz, modal jazz and the fusion of rock music and jazz. He was born in Alton, [[Illinois]], which has honored him with a statue.<ref>https://www.milesdavis.com/news/miles-davis-statue-unveiled-in-alton-il/</ref> |