Dark Magus
The Jekyll and Hyde Life of Miles Davis
Dark Magus is a warts-and-all look at the real Miles Davis. As told by
his son, this book strips away the public perception of Davis and gets down to
the realities of his personality, his relationships, and his many quirks.
Dark Magus details this enigmatic superstar's Jekyll and Hyde behavior: his
swings between sobriety and prodigious drug use; his tender family moments and
his destructive selfishness; his search for marital stability and his obsession
with young women; his exalted musical talent and his ever-present personal
demons. The author also delves into Davis' relationships with artists such as
Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and John Coltrane, as well as his role as a
mentor to young musicians, his obsession with sports, the ups and downs of his
career, and the family's turmoil over his final will.
"This book is a brilliant and engaging revelation of Miles' character through
the recollections of his oldest son. It's a book about a legendary musician who
was one of my closest friends, and a book that's second to none.” - Clark Terry
©2006, 176 pages. |
Français
Certificat cadeau
Informations
Connexion/Login