Musicians who died on September 28

Take a focused look at the musicians who passed away on September 28. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1991 Miles Davis

  Miles Davis was a groundbreaking American jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader whose innovative approaches helped define and transform the direction of jazz in the 20th century. Renowned for his distinctive sound and constant reinvention, Davis played a pivotal role in the development of cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, and jazz fusion. [bio]