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Miles and Me
Written by Quincy Troupe
Narrated by Richard Allen
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The candid account of Quincy Troupe’s friendship with Miles Davis is a revealing portrait of a great musician and an intimate study of their unique relationship.
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Reviews for Miles and Me
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What a precious book! It feels like you are in it. The author really does a great job making you feel like you are in the novel with them. I appreciate this story a lot and it makes me appreciate Miles even more.