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 | Hand Jive (First Alternate Take) | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
| 2 | Well, You Needn't | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 3 | A Gal In Calico | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 4 | So What | The Complete Concert: 1964 (My Funny Valentine & "Four More" |
| 5 | Madness (Alternate Take) | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
| 6 | The Sorcerer | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
| 7 | Limbo | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
| 8 | The Serpent's Tooth (Take 2) | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 9 | Gingerbread Boy | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
| 10 | Agitation | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
| 11 | Tasty Pudding | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 12 | Riot | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
| 13 | Surrey With The Fringe On Top | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 14 | Little One | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
| 15 | Side Car I [remake take 12] | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
| 16 | So Near, So Far | Seven Steps To Heaven |
| 17 | The Theme | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 18 | Woodyn' You | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 19 | Smooch | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 20 | Down | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |