Part 9. This portion covers the years 1956-60, and includes the ascendance of Miles Davis (pictured) – whose complex and groundbreaking Bitches’ Brew album took me more than a decade to fully appreciate. Of course, for me back then, my idea of jazz sophistication was Herbie Mann playing flute on “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” so I had a lot to learn. Though I still like Herbie Mann. Check local listings.