Miles Davis (1926–1991) was a visionary American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer whose career spanned five decades. He was instrumental in the evolution of jazz, pioneering styles such as cool jazz, modal jazz, and jazz fusion. His most influential works include Kind of Blue, Bitches Brew, In a Silent Way, So What, and Blue in Green. Davis's relentless innovation and artistic integrity solidified his status as one of the most important figures in 20th-century music.