Miles Davis

Miles Davis, born in Alton, Illinois, was an immensely influential jazz trumpeter and composer. He pioneered cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, and fusion, known for his lyrical, vibratoless trumpet. His iconic albums include "Kind of Blue" and "Bitches Brew." A multiple Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Davis collaborated with legends like John Coltrane and Gil Evans, leaving an enduring legacy of innovation.