New Vince Lewis Guitar Arrangement, “Four” by Miles Davis

ByVince Lewis November 13, 2026November 13, 2026

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Jazz guitarist Vince Lewis continues his JGT Arrangement Series with “Four” by Miles Davis.

“Four” by Miles Davis is one of the most played Jazz Standards ever. It was recorded in 1954 on the album “The Miles Davis Quartet” which featured Horace Silver (P), Percy Heath (B) and Art Blakey (D). It is a 32 bar tune with interesting chord movement, It is generally played at a much faster tempo than the original version. This arrangement can be played at any tempo, depending upon the comfort level of the player moving through the chord shapes.

“Four”

Music by Miles Davis

Guitar Arrangement by Vince Lewis

Vince Lewis Arrangement For Educational Purposes

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Vince Lewis

Vince Lewis is a veteran jazz performer, composer and recording artist. He has been a headliner on Jazz Festivals with Dave Brubeck, B.B King, Ellis Marsalis, Lou Rawls, Mundell Lowe, John Pizzarelli and Melissa Manchester. Vince has been a featured performer in concert at The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. as well as two performances at the Smithsonian Institute Jazz Bar. He has taught at the post-secondary level for 48 years, conducted Jazz Guitar workshops, and created courses in improvisation and other jazz-related subjects at the university level. His chord melody arrangements for solo guitar appeared in Just Jazz Guitar Magazine. Vince currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Music and Guitar at Bluefield College in Bluefield, VA.