Miles Davis

CTL-E-1449 · Person · 20th century

PROVISIONAL evidence grade of this record

Miles Davis. Documented Pershing performer (jazz years), per UChicago jazz venues guide (Defender citations). Stub record; full biography pending.

Relationships

Crown Propeller Lounge — performed at
Setlist.fm documents Miles Davis's December 1956 run at the Crown Propeller Lounge.
Pershing Hotel club (Pershing Lounge / Budland) — performed at
Documented Pershing performer (jazz years).

Referenced by

Pete Cosey — collaborated with → this record

Sources

UChicago Library "Researching Chicago Jazz Venues" guide (Defender citations)

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