Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926 ??? September 28, 1991) was born in Alton, Illinois and was one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the 20th century. A trumpeter, fluegelhorn player, bandleader and composer, Davis was at the forefront of almost every major development in jazz after World War II. Along with Charlie Parker & Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis was one of the most important individuals in jazz. He took a lead role in the formation of cool jazz, and later modal composition, with his first great quintet with John Coltrane on saxophone. After many line-up changes, his "Second Great Quintet" featuring Wayne Shorter (saxophones), Herbie Hancock (piano), Ron Carter (bass) and Tony Williams (drums) emerged. That group disbanded slowly as Miles embarked on a jazz-rock style known as fusion. Prior to his 5 year retirement, Miles also branched into musique concrete and funk. "Kind of Blue" is Davis' best known work. However, "Bitches Brew", when released, was Davis' best s
1 | Whispering | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
2 | Jeru | Birth of the Cool |
3 | Madness | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
4 | My Funny Valentine | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
5 | Four | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
6 | Country Son | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
7 | Miles Ahead | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
8 | Iris | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
9 | In Your Own Sweet Way | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
10 | Bags' Groove (Take 1) | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
11 | 'Round About Midnight | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
12 | Bluing | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
13 | Concierto De Aranjuez (Adagio) | Sketches Of Spain |
14 | Capricorn | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
15 | You Don't Know What Love Is | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
16 | Stablemates | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
17 | Gingerbread Boy | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
18 | Sanctuary [take 7] | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
19 | Floppy | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
20 | Willie The Wailer | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |