The Miles Davis Story

Overview

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.

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

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