"Miles Davis was a master. In every phase of his career, he understood that this music was a tribute to the African muse"
- Cassandra Wilson
About this Quote
This quote by Cassandra Wilson talks to the immense skill and imagination of Miles Davis. She is highlighting his ability to constantly reinvent himself and his music throughout his profession. She is likewise recognizing the impact of African music on his work, and how he had the ability to pay tribute to it in his own distinct method. Davis was a master of improvisation, and his music was a reflection of his own individual journey. He had the ability to take the African muse and develop something entirely new and ingenious. His music was a testimony to his imagination and his ability to take something old and make it new. He was a master of his craft and his music will continue to inspire generations to come.
This quote is written / told by Cassandra Wilson somewhere between December 4, 1955 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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