Miles Davis: analytical essays

Two long and detailled analyses of aspects of Miles Davis's playing:

My Funny Valentine: The Disintegration of the Standard by Luca Bragalini

Code MD: Coded Phrases in the First "Electric Period" by Enrico Merlin

For french-speakers, Franck Bergerot's "Miles Davis: Introduction á l'écoute du Jazz Moderne" is an excellent thematic approach to Miles's playing covering all periods of his career. Having a good Miles collection handy is a necessity, however.