Miles Davis: The Essential Miles Davis

LP Record The Essential Miles Davis is a compilation album by the American jazz musician Miles Davis, released in 2001. The album features Davis's recordings from 1951 to 1991 and includes liner notes by his biographer, Quincy Troupe. The album received positive reviews from critics, with AllMusic awarding it five stars and stating, "This is an essential album not just for Davis fans, but for anyone interested in the history of jazz." The New York Times also praised the album, saying, "This is an impressively comprehensive and well-conceived collection that does justice to the breadth and depth of Davis's artistry." The Essential Miles Davis was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Historical Album.