Miles Davis: The wit and the wardrobe

It's 20 years since the jazz legend passed away. We remember a man who cooked well, dressed better and had some choice words for Nancy ReaganThe Picasso of jazz passed away 20 years ago. Countless columns will no doubt be devoted to the anniversary. He'll be remembered fondly as a musician of genius who was at the forefront of bebop, hard-bop, orchestral jazz, modal jazz, jazz-rock fusion and techno-funk. He'll also be remembered for often scabrous behaviour, particularly the abuse he heaped upo...

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