Miles Davis was doing something inherently African, something that has to do with all forms of American music, not just jazz.

Miles Davis was a master. In every phase of his career, he understood that this music was a tribute to the African muse.

Jazz music is as American as it gets, and so is the U.S. Postal Service. A Miles Davis stamp is a perfect marriage of two great American institutions.

I know what I've done for music, but don't call me a legend. Just call me Miles Davis.

If I'm going to be a jazz player, I need to understand Miles Davis.

I love music, and a lot of it. Jazz is probably on the top with guys like Miles Davis. But I even enjoy music from the '60s and '70s.