Miles Davis was synonymous with twentieth-century jazz and one of its most influential figures, at the forefront of almost every significant development. This collection of meticulously remastered recordings explores the origins of a twentieth century jazz icon. Bonus CD: Jazz Giants Nearly all the greats of post World War II jazz were either associated with or influenced by Miles Davis. Jazz is not a solo form, it's all about ensemble playing and Davis only ever played with the very best. What we present here is a 'who's who' of 1940s and 1950s jazz giants, which illustrate how Miles' music intersected with just about every other great name in modern jazz.