Plot Summary
This British documentary shows the complex layers of legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis, who was a major innovator in post-bop, cool jazz, hard-bop and fusion. Davis's raw-edged trumpet tones were some of the most evocative sounds ever heard. This profile captues the magnificent and mercurial artist -- one of the most identifiable and misunderstood pop icons of the 20th century -- through rare footage and interviews.
Movie Details
- Original Title
- The Miles Davis Story
- Status
- released
- Original Language
- en
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Cast
Jimmy Cobb
Self
Shirley Horn
Self
Frances Davis
Self - first wife
Clark Terry
Self
Ian Carr
Self
Vince Wilburn Jr.
Self - nephew
Irene Cawthon
Self - first girlfriend
Cheryl Davis
Self - daughter
Jean-Pierre LeLoir
Self - photographer
Bob Weinstock
Self
George Avakian
Self
Pierre Michelot
Self
Emilhenco
Self
Jeanne de Mirbeck
Self
Ron Carter
Self
Betty Davis
Self
