Artist: The Miles Davis Quintet
The Miles Davis Quintet was an American jazz band from 1955 to early 1969 led by Miles Davis. The quintet underwent frequent personnel changes toward its metamorphosis into a different ensemble in 1969. Most references pertain to two distinct and relatively stable bands: the First Great Quintet from 1955 to 1958, and the Second Great Quintet from late 1964 to early 1969, Davis being the only constant throughout.First Great Quintet (1955–58):Miles Davis — trumpet/John Coltrane — tenor saxophone/Red Garland — piano/Paul Chambers — bass/Philly Joe Jones — drums/increased to Sextet in 1958 with Cannonball Adderley — alto saxophone/Second Great Quintet (1964–68):Wayne Shorter — tenor saxophone/Herbie Hancock — piano/Ron Carter — bass/Tony Williams — drums/Lost Quintet (1968–1970):Chick Corea — piano, keyboards/Dave Holland — bass/Jack DeJohnette —drums/