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DVD

Miles Davis : birth of the cool

Call Number

  • DVD 921 D2634B (CEN, EAS)

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Languages

In English, with optional English, French, German, Portuguese or Spanish subtitles.

Performers

Miles Davis.

Publication Information

[London] : Eagle Rock Entertainment, [2020]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (approximately 115 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated; contains strong language.

Summary

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool tells the story of the legendary trumpeter, bandleader, innovator, and trend-setter who crossed musical genres and whose life was notable on and off stage. Directed by award-winning documentarian Stanley Nelson, the film features Davis's music from live performances, studio recordings, outtakes, and interviews with those who knew Miles best, both personally and professionally, including music luminaries Quincy Jones, Carlos Santana, Clive Davis, Wayne Shorter, and Ron Carter. In making the film, Nelson had full access to the Miles Davis estate and to private archives of footage and still photos. This allows the documentary to extensively and intimately feature film footage and images never before seen by the public.

Notes

Title from container.

Originally produced as a documentary in 2019 and broadcast as an episode of American masters in 2020.

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