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 | Kind of Blue | Kind of Blue |
| 2 | Water On The Pond [takes 9/10] | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
| 3 | Vierd Blues | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 4 | The Man I Love (Take 2) | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 5 | So What | Pleasantville Original Soundtrack |
| 6 | Tasty Pudding | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 7 | Limbo (alternate take) | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
| 8 | The Theme (Take 1) | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 9 | Speak Like A Child [rehearsal] | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
| 10 | Denial | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 11 | All Blues | The Complete Concert: 1964 (My Funny Valentine & "Four More" |
| 12 | Sweet Pea | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
| 13 | R. J. | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
| 14 | Something I Dreamed Last Night | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 15 | 'Round About Midnight | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 16 | Freddie Freeloader | Kind of Blue |
| 17 | Baby Won't You Please Come Home | Seven Steps To Heaven |
| 18 | Blue Room (Take 1) | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 19 | Teo's Bag [new take 7] | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
| 20 | I Didn't | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |