The Miles Davis Quintet did not exist continuously, but was formed several times with different basic line-ups. Mainly known are the two "Great Quintets".

"First Miles Davis Quintet" or "First Great Miles Davis Quintet" - 1955 to 1958 with the following main artists (changes in line-up not shown here):
— Trumpet
— Tenor Saxophone
— Piano
— Double Bass
— Drums
increased to Sextet in 1958 with — Alto Saxophone

"Second Miles Davis Quintet" or "Second Great Miles Davis Quintet" - 1964 to 1969 with the following main artists (changes in line-up not shown here):
— Trumpet
— Tenor Saxophone
— Piano
— Double Bass
— Drums

Outside these timespans there were also several Quintets besides the so-called "Great Quintets". Of particular note is the "Lost Quintet" which performed between 1968 and 1970 but never recorded a studio album. Their work is documented on the set. That group consisted of:

— Trumpet
— Tenor and Soprano Saxophone
— Piano
— Bass
— Drums

Several albums performed by the described Quintets are not credited to the group PAN, but to , please submit an "Ensemble" credit in these cases! (E.g. )