Miles Davis learned to play what after hearing Hawkins?
Fast
Softly
Ballads
Loud
Answer
Ballads, characterized by their slow tempo and narrative structures, became the genre of choice for Miles Davis after he was inspired by Coleman Hawkins' rendition of "Body and Soul." Davis was drawn to the emotional depth and storytelling potential of ballads, leading him to explore and master the genre, ultimately establishing himself as one of the greatest ballad interpreters in jazz history.
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