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 | Diane | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 2 | Floppy | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 3 | Rouge | Birth of the Cool |
| 4 | Capricorn | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
| 5 | Miles Ahead | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 6 | Something I Dreamed Last Night | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 7 | Circle | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
| 8 | Nefertiti | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
| 9 | Yesterdays | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 10 | Well, You Needn't | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 11 | Israel | Birth of the Cool |
| 12 | I Could Write A Book | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 13 | Bluing | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 14 | Well You Needn't | Miles Davis, Vol. 1 |
| 15 | Limbo (alternate take) | Best of Miles Davis Quintet 1965-1968 |
| 16 | You Don't Know What Love Is | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 17 | Baby Won't You Please Come Home | Seven Steps To Heaven |
| 18 | Willie The Wailer | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |
| 19 | So What | The Complete Concert: 1964 (My Funny Valentine & "Four More" |
| 20 | Salt Peanuts | Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings (1951-1956) |