The many musical faces of Mr. Miles Davis?

I took a day to think about this and I guess the style (period) I prefer is mood dependent. That is, what mood I'm in. I agree with the comments on his genius, and influence.

I do not doubt that Miles was pulled over because he is a black man driving a red Ferrari. I myself numorous times was pulled over while driving a red benz from Florida to Atlanta and I am not black. Theres something about a RED sports cars that attracts police activity.

I enjoy many of Miles' musical faces fairly equally, up to Bitches Brew. Though if I was forced to pick a favorite album it would have to be Kind of Blue.

A brilliant and talented artist. Not just his playing, but the whole package: playing, sensiblility, communication, band member choices, musical choices, musical innovation and direction, durablility, flexibility, confidence, etc. One of those beings who comes along, not just once in a lifetime, but once in existence. Like Michaelangelo, artists who succeed brilliantly in expressing humanity in their art form like no other, touching the depths of your soul. So utterly talented, it is as if they are beings from another planet. IMO, Miles is the greatest overall contributor to jazz music who ever lived (and ever shall). Culminating with Bitches Brew, the album that both celebrates and signifies the death of Miles' jazz, and for the most part jazz in general, to me. At that point, for me, Miles burst like a super nova, and I find the remainder of his catalogue unlistenable. And hear little innovation from others since. At least innovation I find interesting and enjoyable. And for that, I both love and hate Bitches Brew.

Of the Miles Davis albums I have heard ( a small percent admittedly), "Milestones" is my favorite.