On this episode of the ‘Graphic Designers You Should Know About in 50 Seconds’ series, we take a look at the life of an underrated hero in graphic design who defined the jazz music image for decades: Reid Miles.

Miles’ time at the Blue Note jazz label, founded by Max Margulis and Francis Wolff, resulted in some of the most iconic album covers for jazz music. These designs later became some of the most influential styles for designers creating music-related artwork.

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