Miles Davis was a renowned jazz trumpeter who was active in the music industry from the 1940s to the 1990s. He is widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, and his innovative approach to jazz has been highly influential in the development of the genre. Davis was known for his collaborations with other jazz greats such as John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, and Wayne Shorter. He was also a pioneer in the use of electric instruments in jazz, and his albums such as Kind of Blue and Bitches Brew are considered some of the greatest jazz recordings of all time.