"For more than forty years Miles Davis has been in the front rank of American music. [In this book], Miles speaks out himself about his ... life ... Miles talks about his five-year silence. He speaks frankly and openly about his drug problem and how he overcame it. He condemns the racism he has encountered in the music business and in American society generally. And he discusses the women in his life. But above all, Miles talks about music and musicians, including the legends he has played with over the years: Bird, Dizzy, Monk, Trane, Mingus, and many others.-Back cover."
"Davis tells of the people and forces which shaped his life and music. Recording includes segments of Davis performing."
"Universally acclaimed as a musical genius, Miles Davis was one of the most important and influential musicians in the world. Here, Miles speaks out about his life, friends, drugs, racism and music in general."
"The jazz trumpeter talks about life, friends, drugs, racism and music in general. He grew up in St. Louis during the 1920's and moved to New York City in the 1940's to attend the Julliard School of Music. His music brought him in touch with great musicians, such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Billie Holiday and Herbie Hancock. Strong language."@en
"Universally acclaimed as a musical genius, Miles Davis was one of the most important and influential musicians in the world. Here, Miles speaks out about his extraordinary life."

Miles the autobiography