The Miles Davis Story
6
125 minutes
4/14/2001
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 List
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
Jeanne de Mirbeck
as Self
Ron Carter
as Self
Betty Davis
as Self