Stanley Nelson combines the man and his music to give us an intimate portrait of how one mind shaped popular culture, armed only with a well-manipulated trumpet and some smooth musical notes. ‘Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool’ humanises a musical genius and ends up giving us an engrossing, hilarious, informative and heartbreaking look at the Miles Davis that music fans thought they knew. - Jake Watt Read Jake's…
You don't know Miles
An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).
Top Cast
Carl Lumbly
Miles Davis (voice)
Reginald Petty
Self - East St. Louis Resident
Quincy Troupe
Self - Writer
Farah Griffin
Self - Writer
Lee Annie Bonner
Self - Childhood Friend
Ashley Kahn
Self - Writer
Benjamin Cawthra
Self - Historian
Jimmy Heath
Self - Musician
Jimmy Cobb
Self - Musician
Dan Morgenstern
Self - Writer
Greg Tate
Self - Writer
Gerald Early
Self - Writer
Quincy Jones
Self - Musician
Wayne Shorter
Self - Musician
Tammy L. Kernodle
Self - Musicologist
Juliette Gréco
Self - Singer
Reviews
This is Weird. I thought if someone had a proven history of beating up women that people shouldn't get on their knees and worship them? But I suppose it's okay to glorify him because he was black. All is forgiven if that's the case? 🤔
FAQ about Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
What is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool about?
An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).
When was Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool released?
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool was released in 2019.
What genres does Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool belong to?
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool is categorised as Documentary, History, Music.
Who stars in Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?
The cast of Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool includes Carl Lumbly, Reginald Petty, Quincy Troupe, Farah Griffin, Lee Annie Bonner.