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 | Jeru | Birth of the Cool |
2 | Side Car I [remake take 12] | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
3 | You Don't Know What Love Is | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
4 | Pinocchio | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
5 | No Line | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
6 | Orbits | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
7 | Tout De Suite (Alternate Take) | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
8 | Denial | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
9 | But Not For Me (Take 2) | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
10 | Willie The Wailer | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
11 | Tasty Pudding | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
12 | Blue Haze | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
13 | Salt Peanuts | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
14 | The Serpent's Tooth (Take 1) | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
15 | Side Car II [remake take 4] | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
16 | Stella By Starlight | The Complete Concert: 1964 (My Funny Valentine & "Four More" |
17 | Go-Go (Theme And Announcement) | The Complete Concert: 1964 (My Funny Valentine & "Four More" |
18 | Dig | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
19 | Moon Dreams | Birth of the Cool |
20 | Floppy | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |