Davis moved to New York in 1944 to attend the Juilliard School of Music, but also played in jazz clubs. This gave him the opportunity to perform alongside many of the top bebop musicians, particularly Parker. He appeared mostly with Parker's quintet until late 1948, when he formed his own group—a nine-piece band that included Gerry Mulligan and Lee Konitz . The aim of the group was to emulate the richness of an orchestra by using a wide range of instruments...