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 | Madness | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
2 | Will O' The Wisp | Sketches Of Spain |
3 | Speak Like A Child [rehearsal] | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
4 | For Adults Only | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
5 | The Theme (Take 2) | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
6 | Concierto De Aranjuez (Part Two Ending) | Sketches Of Spain |
7 | You Don't Know What Love Is | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
8 | Teo's Bag [new take 7] | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
9 | You're My Everything | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
10 | Thisness | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
11 | 'Round About Midnight | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
12 | Moon Dreams | Birth of the Cool |
13 | Change It (Alternate Take) | Miles Davis, Vol. 1 |
14 | All Of You | The Complete Concert: 1964 (My Funny Valentine & "Four More" |
15 | Saeta | Sketches Of Spain |
16 | Woody 'n You | Miles Davis, Vol. 1 |
17 | Sweet Pea | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
18 | Dr. Jackle | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
19 | Trane's Blues | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
20 | Lazy Susan | Miles Davis, Vol. 1 |