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The Miles Davis Story

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The Miles Davis Story

6.0

2h 5m

2001

Synopsis

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.

Director

Mike Dibb

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Jimmy Cobb

as Self

Shirley Horn

Shirley Horn

as Self

Frances Davis

Frances Davis

as Self - first wife

Clark Terry

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

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