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 | Well You Needn't | Miles Davis, Vol. 1 |
2 | Budo | Birth of the Cool |
3 | Seven Steps To Heaven | The Complete Concert: 1964 (My Funny Valentine & "Four More" |
4 | How Am I To Know? | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
5 | Circle | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
6 | So what | Kind of Blue |
7 | You Don't Know What Love Is | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
8 | Orbits | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
9 | Concierto De Aranjuez (Part Two Ending) | Sketches Of Spain |
10 | Petits Machins | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
11 | It's Only A Paper Moon | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
12 | Deception | Birth of the Cool |
13 | Tasty Pudding | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
14 | Minor March | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
15 | Dr. Jackle | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
16 | Dolores | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
17 | Conception | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
18 | E.S.P. | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
19 | Ahmad's Blues | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
20 | There Is No Greater Love | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |