Artist description Formed in 1987, and lasting until 1990, "Miles Ahead" was an ever changing roster of jazz musicians taken from the Boston area and the two main jazz programs there--New England Conservatory of Music and Berklee. The founder and artistic director was trumpeter and composer Elliott McKinley.

Music Style Jazz/Jazz-Rock Fusion

Musical Influences Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Weather Report, Bela Bartok, Led Zepplin

Similar Artists Miles Davis cca. 1970s and 1980s, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown

Artist History Formed by composer and trumpet player, Elliott McKinley, the band never existed as a single unit per se but rather as the best players in a rotation based on availabilty at any given time. The "band" existed between 1988 and 1990 in all of its various forms. The main musical and conceptual idea comes from the period of Miles Davis' performances and recordings in the 1970s with jazz fusion. Each player in the "band," however, added their own touch and personal playing styles which made alltogether unique experiences from tune to tune.

Group Members Many. The band was often blessed to always have really good players!

Instruments Trumpet, Saxes, Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keys, Percussion...

Albums The MP3 collections found here

Location Seneca Falls, NY - USA

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