Synergistic Red Fuse ...

Frank, I'm an admirer of both trumpeters  ,have many of their recordings and listen to both artists often. Personally I don't believe that account. Both had their individual sound and certainly different styles.  Miles was not only iconic but a trendsetter for literally generations. 

I can believe that he noticed and  appreciated Baker's beautiful tone but seriously doubt an attempt to mimic it.  Miles had his own beautiful sound and he knew this and cultivated it over the years. This story reeks of "urban myth" in my opinion. 
Charles 

@charles1dad   Yea, when you've got it going like those two cats just do your thing and admire the other guy.  Plenty of room in the jazz world back then for two players of their caliber!

Charles ...

I tend to agree with you. Both had very unique styles. I can listen to either one for hours on end. Never cared for Miles’ psychedelic phase though. One of my favorite Miles albums is his "Round Midnight" album. So soulful and beautiful. I found a mint copy back in the early 70’s in a used record store in Santa Monica for 50 cents. Still have it and it still plays like new (almost). I have an original "Kind of Blue" along with several reissues, including a Japanese reissue. Of all the reissues I’ve heard of this album, the original has the most defined bass lines. In my opinion, Cannonball Adderley makes the album what it is. His playing is very inspired. I’ve often said that Miles and Coltrane showed up for a studio session and Adderley showed up to have a lot of fun.

Frank

PS: On the new tweak that I’m beta testing .... still going at it. Hopefully the release date will be very soon. I’m just waiting for the mfg to give me the word so I can write a review here. It IS a game changer. Its gotten me closer to a real event than any other tweak I’ve tried so far. Eight week break-in period ... and then it just hits you between the eyes .... and ears. Its the most amazing thing. 

Hifiman5, 
Absolutely right. There's much mutual admiration amongst  top tier musicians. However these very talented folks ultimately want to express themselves with their "own" sound. Particularly in jazz the art and skill of improvising affords the opportunity to be unique. 

Now are musicians  influenced by other players? Yes! Do they want to blatantly copy another?  I would say no. 
Charles 

Well, Friday Night Lights are burning once again. Yep, I'm talkin' high school football. Our local team is the real deal this year. Two games down and we have outscored our opponents 98 - 28 ... and their scores have come in the fourth quarter when we have the second string guys in there. Our quarterback, in his senior year, is playing at the college level. The guy throws rockets and his long ball is dead on the money.  The stands are jammed with standing room only if you don't get there early. If you haven't been to a high school game for years, try to go. These kids are playing at the college level of 20 years ago. I think I've only missed about five games over the past 20 years or so. Such fun.  We have a group of old codgers like myself who meet up at the games. We carpool to the "away" games as well. Hey ... Seniors get in free too. Cheapest show in town. :-)

Frank