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 | Surrey With The Fringe On Top | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
2 | Teo's Bag [new take 7] | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
3 | Tout De Suite | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
4 | Vierd Blues | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
5 | Oleo | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
6 | Concierto De Aranjuez (Adagio) | Sketches Of Spain |
7 | Donna | Miles Davis, Vol. 1 |
8 | Stuff | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
9 | Solea | Sketches Of Spain |
10 | Footprints | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
11 | Sweet Pea | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
12 | Speak Like A Child [rehearsal] | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
13 | Water Babies | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
14 | But Not For Me (Take 1) | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
15 | E.S.P. | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
16 | When Lights Are Low | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
17 | You're My Everything | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
18 | Hand Jive (Second Alternate Take) | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
19 | When I Fall In Love | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
20 | Rocker | Birth of the Cool |