#274 | Juilliard Dropout to Jazz Legend: What Miles Davis Teaches Men (and Women) About Tenacity, Creativity, and Life

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti reviews “Miles”, the autobiography of jazz legend Miles Davis. Vigliotti explores Davis’s life, musical legacy, and influence on jazz, highlighting key albums like “Birth of the Cool” and “Kind of Blue”, and sharing seven insightful quotes from Davis. He also briefly discusses the biopic “Miles Ahead”, what makes it different, and why he recommends it as a companion watch. As always, the episode aims to inspire men to read and foster conversations about great books.✓ Sign up for the monthly newsletter at BooksforMen.org.📚 Learn more about "Aristotle for Novelists" at AristotleforNovelists.com or READ IT NOW!⚡️ Connect with the host on Instagram @douglasvigliotti or learn more about him at DouglasVigliotti.com.🎧 Listen to Douglas Vigliotti's other podcast: Slightly Crooked: Good Stories, Told Well.⭐️ Please consider sharing "Books for Men" with other men who enjoy reading, or subscribing and rating on your favorite podcast platform. Either goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show and inspire (more) men to read.🗣️ If you liked this episode, listen to episode #108: Life | Keith Richards!🗣️ If you liked this episode, listen to episode #249 | How All Men Can Relate to the Journey of Identity and Growth in ‘We the Animals’!💥 TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE:Introduction & Newsletter Promo (00:09) - Host introduces the podcast, the book "Miles," and promotes the companion newsletter.Miles Davis: Background and Influence (01:13) - Overview of Miles Davis’s career, personality, collaborations, and impact on jazz.Famous Albums and Artistic Longevity (02:23) - Discussion of "Birth of the Cool," "Kind of Blue," and "Bitches Brew," highlighting Davis’s evolving artistry.Spontaneity and Artistic Process (03:33) - Reflection on spontaneity, over-editing, and emotional resonance in art, with a Picasso quote.Biopic "Miles Ahead" Mention (04:47) - Brief review of the "Miles Ahead" biopic starring Don Cheadle and its creative approach.Book Overview and Hardships (05:59) - Description of the autobiography’s style, co-author, and coverage of Davis’s struggles and opinions.7 Miles Davis Quotes and Creative Lessons (06:58) - Host shares and explains seven favorite Miles Davis quotes, relating them to creativity and life.Closing Remarks and Promotions (10:31) - Host wraps up, promotes his book, social media, and encourages newsletter sign-up.

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