Miles Davis was an outstanding American jazz musician and is considered one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the 20th century. He was born on May 26, 1926 in Alton, Illinois, and his musical legacy spans many decades and jazz styles. Miles Davis grew up in a musical family and began playing the trumpet at a young age. He studied at the Juilliard School of Music in New York City, but soon left school to establish himself in the city's jazz scene. Davis was a pioneer of cool jazz, a style of jazz that became popular in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He recorded the landmark album "Birth of the Cool" in 1949, which paved the way for a new era of jazz. In the late 1950s, Davis further developed modal jazz, an approach that relied less on chord progressions and instead relied on different scales and modes. The 1959 album "Kind of Blue", on which he collaborated with musicians such as John Coltrane and Bill Evans, is one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time and a milestone in jazz history. In the 1960s, Miles Davis began incorporating elements of rock, electronic and funk into his music. Albums like "In a Silent Way" and "Bitches Brew" were groundbreaking for the fusion jazz movement and demonstrated his willingness to push musical boundaries. Miles Davis was known for his ability to constantly develop musically and discover new talents. He led various ensembles and worked with many important musicians, including John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and many others. Davis had a turbulent life and at times struggled with drug addiction and health problems. Despite these challenges, he left behind an enormous artistic legacy. Miles Davis died on September 28, 1991 in Santa Monica, California. His music and his influence on jazz and the entire music world are still felt today. Davis is often considered one of jazz's most important innovators and one of the most fascinating figures in music history. Miles Davis ‎– Miles Davis Only In Japan And In A Small Edition Released Tracklist A1 'Round Midnight Bass – Paul Chambers Drums – Philly Joe Jones Piano – Red Garland Tenor Saxophone – John Coltrane Trumpet – Miles Davis A2 Miles Alto Saxophone – Julian Cannonball Adderley Bass – Paul Chambers Drums – Philly Joe Jones Piano – Red Garland Tenor Saxophone – John Coltrane Trumpet – Miles Davis A3 Summertime Alto Saxophone – Julian Cannonball Adderley Bass – Paul Chambers Bass Clarinet – Danny Bank Bass Trombone – Dick Nixon Drums – Jimmy Cobb Flute – Romeo Penque French Horn – Gunther Schuller, Julius Watkins, Willie Ruff Orchestra – Gil Evans Orchestra Trombone – Frank Rehak, Jimmy Cleveland, Joe Bennett Trumpet – Bernie Glow, Ernie Royal, Johnny Coles, Louis Mucci, Miles Davis Tuba – Bill Barber Woodwind – Jerome Richardson A4 So What Alto Saxophone – Julian Cannonball Adderley Bass – Paul Chambers Drums – Philly Joe Jones Piano – Bill Evans Tenor Saxophone – John Coltrane Trumpet – Miles Davis A5 Someday My Prince Will Come Bass – Paul Chambers Drums – Jimmy Cobb Piano – Wynton Kelly Tenor Saxophone – Hank Mobley, John Coltrane Trumpet – Miles Davis B1 Walkin' Bass – Ron Carter Drums – Tony Williams Piano – Herbie Hancock Tenor Saxophone – George Coleman Trumpet – Miles Davis B2 Freedom Jazz Dance Bass – Ron Carter Drums – Tony Williams Piano – Herbie Hancock Tenor Saxophone – Wayne Shorter Trumpet – Miles Davis B3 In A Silent Way / It's About That Time Bass – Dave Holland Drums – Tony Williams Electric Piano – Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock Guitar – John McLaughlin Organ – Joe Zawinul Soprano Saxophone – Wayne Shorter Trumpet – Miles Davis LP / Near Mint (only fine, flat, thread scratches from the years without effect) wonderful Cover / NM (wrinkles, a very little pressureon a corner , see pictures) Picture Booklet / NM (nice pictures) OIS Original / NM ( folds) (the pictures and the description are an integral part of the state and the scope of the delivery of the LP or Single) ★★★A "Must Have "! From The Master Of Jazz In A Rare Only Japan Collectors-Release ★★★ ★★★ For every rare single & LP I add a new inner sleeve with acid-free plastic so that you can enjoy the singles & LPs for a long time ★★★ You will receive all of your valuable auctions in a special LP box so that nothing can happen to your LP during transport (see pictures) ★★★ Each LP/Single is washed again with a special record washing machine (see picture) before it is sent (this machine is of course not included in the scope of delivery) An offer exclusive from the seller : BLACKGOLD Memorabilia Thank´s for your interest. Check out my other rare items in current and future Auctions at Catawiki ★★★ Delivery to Lithuania, Portugal, Bulgaria and Norway only by Express Post