The Miles Davis Story

Release Date: 2001-04-14

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.

Rating: 6 / 10

Cast

Jimmy Cobb

as Self

Shirley Horn

as Self

Frances Davis

as Self - first wife

Clark Terry

as Self

Ian Carr

as Self