Miles Davis Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

On Green Dolphin StreetMiles Davis8rank/position

Miles Davis – On Green Dolphin Street (Audio) (Official Audio)

A beloved classic cherished by jazz greats who defined modern jazz—such as Sonny Rollins, Bill Evans, and Oscar Peterson—On Green Dolphin Street has been widely covered by many artists, from instrumental versions to vocal renditions.

Among them, Miles Davis’s performance left perhaps the most powerful impression on listeners.

The piece also became a film.

If you’d like to immerse yourself more deeply in its world, be sure to watch it as well.

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SummertimeMiles Davis9rank/position

Summertime

This piece was composed by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess.

Although it is a lullaby in content, it has been performed by many artists as a jazz standard up to the present day.

It’s short with a simple progression, so it’s a song enjoyed in a variety of arrangements—from ballads to funk.

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Swing SpringMiles Davis10rank/position

Swing Spring

Miles Davis is one of the most famous jazz trumpeters in the world and is known in Japan as the “Emperor of Modern Jazz.” His prowess as a trumpeter is exceptional, and he leveraged his advanced performance skills to venture not only into jazz but also into genres like hip-hop and electric jazz.

His renowned piece “Swing Spring” is a work themed around spring, characterized by a buoyant, springlike, and smooth melody.

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What It IsMiles Davis11rank/position

Miles Davis “What it is” (Decoy) 1984

This track is from Miles Davis’s 1984 studio album Decoy.

You can enjoy Miles’s funky sound as he continues to pursue one new musical experiment after another.

The lineup includes Daryl Jones, Branford Marsalis, and Mino Cinelu, who would later also play in Sting’s band.

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All of YouMiles Davis12rank/position

Miles Davis – All of You

Composed by the great songwriter Cole Porter, this piece has been covered by numerous vocalists, but in terms of instrumental performances, Miles Davis’s version is probably the best known.

Lyrically, it conveys a desire to love everything about you and to have control over you.

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Blue Xmas (To Whom It May Concern)Miles Davis13rank/position

Miles Davis – Blue Xmas (To Whom It May Concern) (audio)

Trumpeter Miles Davis, who enjoyed tremendous support in the jazz scene.

A key figure who laid the foundations of so-called modern jazz, he produced numerous masterpieces over the years.

Among his works, the piece renowned as a Christmas staple is Blue Xmas (To Whom It May Concern).

It’s an avant-garde modern jazz number with rhythms and melodies that shift nimbly; while it lacks the catchiness of typical Christmas songs, its sophisticated structure and high-level musicianship highlight the piece’s appeal.

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My Funny ValentineMiles Davis14rank/position

Miles Davis – My Funny Valentine

When winter comes, this is the jazz standard you can’t help but want to listen to.

It’s a song about a beloved sweetheart—Mr.

Valentine—and it’s especially often performed in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day.

While it’s frequently sung by vocalists, Miles Davis’s richly expressive trumpet tone also suits the piece perfectly, doesn’t it? With lyrics that say “stay just the way you are,” it feels like a song that would make a lovely gift to a cherished partner during the Christmas season.

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