davis, miles

Looks at the life of composer, bandleader and trumpet player Miles Davis.

Using archival footage, historic photographs, filmed performances, and recorded interviews with musicians and historians, this ten part documentary series explores the history of jazz and its influence on American music.

"As a young musician, Miles Davis heard music everywhere. This biography explores the childhood and early career of a jazz legend as he finds his voice and shapes a new musical sound. Follow his progression from East St. Louis to rural Arkansas, from Julliard and NYC jazz clubs to the prestigious Newport Jazz Festival"--Publisher.

Offers a day-by-day account of the recording and development of Miles Davis's jazz album "King of Blue.".

Discusses how jazz legend Miles Davis's seminal album "Kind of Blue" has changed both music and culture since its release in 1959, and explains how it influenced diverse artists such as Steve Reich and the Velvet Underground.

A biography of Miles Davis, African American jazz trumpet musician, discussing his childhood, education, and legendary career.

Biography of the noted jazz trumpeter discussing his life, relationships, professional career, and creative influences.

Discusses the individual achievements and collaboration of Miles Davis and John Coltrane as they influenced each other and changed the character of jazz and American culture, and covers the often silent off-stage friendship between the two musicians.