The Miles Davis Story

The Miles Davis Story

125 mins | Documentary, Music | April 14, 2001

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.

The Miles Davis Story

125 mins | Documentary, Music | April 14, 2001

The Miles Davis Story
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.
IMDb rating 7.5
Producers
Original title The Miles Davis Story
Directors Mike Dibb
Writers

Cast

Jimmy Cobb

as Self

Shirley Horn

as Self

Frances Davis

as Self - first wife

Clark Terry

as Self

Ian Carr

as Self

Vince Wilburn Jr.

as Self - nephew

Irene Cawthon

as Self - first girlfriend

Cheryl Davis

as Self - daughter

Jean-Pierre LeLoir

as Self - photographer

Bob Weinstock

as Self

George Avakian

as Self

Pierre Michelot

as Self

Emilhenco

as Self

Ron Carter

as Self

Betty Davis

as Self