Miles Davis is regarded as one of the most influential artists of all time. He was consistently at the forefront of music innovation, whether revisiting his own sound and making masterful adjustments to his artistry, or driving forward-thinking stylistic revolutions to blend and create genres. With over 60 studio albums to his name, as well as another 60+ live albums, box sets, compilations, and soundtracks, Davis had an enduring and widely acclaimed career that earned him eight Grammys, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Throughout his five decades as an active artist, Davis collaborated with countless other jazz powerhouses. He became a renowned bandleader, with a unique ability to attract, assemble, and cultivate worldclass talent who frequently pushed the bounds of what audiences expected.

Davis’ sonically diverse cache of studio albums includes revolutionary records like Birth of the Cool (1957 album that moved jazz away from the bebop sound), Kind of Blue (1959 album certified 5x-Platinum and dubbed the best-selling jazz album of all time), and Bitches Brew (1970 avant-garde jazz album embracing electronic and rock elements). Both Kind of Blue and Bitches Brew have been selected by the National Recording Registry as culturally significant works, and Kind of Blue featured at #12 on Rolling Stone’s list of “The Greatest Albums of All Time.” Beyond music, Davis was also a notable fine artist and profoundly influenced fashion and popular culture, earning a reputation as the epitome of “cool.” To this day, he remains a pillar of music history and culture at large, and his impact continues to radiate across the globe.