Miles: The Autobiography

In 1985, Spin magazine hired poet and writer Quincy Troupe to write an exclusive two-part interview with Miles Davis. The interview was published in the November 1985 and December 1985 issues. Davis, often known for his strained relationship with media, took a liking to Quincy’s work, and over the next 4 years went to work writing Miles: The Autobiography.

Miles, unfortunately cast in the public eye as a controversial character, is incredibly forthrite is his own story putting little effort towards 'sanitizing his image". Even if you aren’t familiar with his music Davis’s story is a worthwhile read. His career as one of the godfathers of Jazz and modern music spanned 4 very pivotal decades in the history of American music. His Insights on the entertainment industry, racial issues in America, and the commodification of music are invaluable. On top of that, from Jimi Hendrix to Louis Armstrong, Miles hung with some very significant people and has some wild stories and anecdotes that are well worth a look.

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