Miles Davis

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Miles Dewey Davis III was an American trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music.

Most Popular Miles Davis Trailers

Total trailers found: 66

He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life Trailer (1986)

22 February 1986

A film collage tracing the story of the lives, loves, and deaths within the artistic community surrounding Jonas Mekas.

Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound Trailer (2005)

01 June 2005

An exemplary television program performance (New York, 1959) with the legendary Miles Davis Quintet featuring John Coltrane, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, Jimmy Cobb and enhanced by the Gil Evans Orchestra.

El día que reventaron las lámparas de gas Trailer (1986)

01 January 1986

Chasing Trane Trailer (2017)

14 April 2017

An account of the life of the brilliant jazz musician John Coltrane (1926-67), a gifted saxophonist, an extraordinarily talented thinker whose original, avant-garde work has impacted and influenced people all over the world.

Miles Davis - The Definitive Miles Davis At Montreux - Afternoon July 8 TH 1984 Trailer (2011)

24 October 2011

Miles Davis - The Definitive Miles Davis At Montreux - Evening July 14 TH 1985 Trailer (2011)

24 October 2011

Miles Ahead Trailer (2016)

22 January 2016

An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.

John Coltrane - Impressions Of Coltrane Trailer (2007)

16 April 2007

The Sound of Miles Davis Trailer (1959)

09 April 1959

Miles playing with sextet and Evans orchestra. A TV program hosted by Robert Herridge, The Robert Herridge Theater from Studio 61, and recorded in New York in 1959.

Miles Davis: Kind of Blue Trailer (2008)

27 October 2008

Kind Of Blue: Celebrating A Masterpiece incorporates material from the 2004 mini-documentary, Made In Heaven, including black-and-white still photography of the recording sessions and the voices of Miles (at the sessions), as well as excerpts of radio interviews with the late Bill Evans.

Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes Trailer (2019)

14 June 2019

Explore the vision behind the iconic American jazz record label. Since 1939, Blue Note artists have been encouraged to push creative boundaries in search of uncompromising expressions.

Universe Trailer (2020)

10 June 2020

In 1966 a landmark suite of orchestral jazz entitled “The Universe Compositions" was written for Miles Davis and set to be recorded by The Miles Davis Quintet.

Dingo Trailer (1991)

02 June 1991

Young John Anderson is captivated by jazz musician Billy Cross when he performs on the remote airstrip of his Western Australian outback hometown after his plane is diverted.

Elevator to the Gallows Trailer (1958)

29 January 1958

A self-assured businessman murders his employer, husband of his mistress, which unintentionally provokes an ill-fated chain of events.

Scrooged Trailer (1988)

22 November 1988

Frank Cross is a wildly successful television executive whose cold ambition and curmudgeonly nature has driven away the love of his life.

Message to Love - The Isle of Wight Festival Trailer (1996)

15 February 1996

In August 1970, 600,000 fans flocked to the Isle of Wight to witness the third and final festival to be held on the island.

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones Trailer (1990)

05 October 1990

The extraordinary life of Quincy Jones -- one of the 20th century's most influential and talented composers, musicians and music producers -- provides the basis of this offbeat, free-form documentary tribute.

Miles Davis & Keith Jarrett - The 1971 Berlin Concert Trailer (2010)

13 October 2010

Containing a vibrant concert by the Miles Davis Band featuring Keith Jarrett.

That's What Happened - Live in Germany 1987 Trailer (2009)

28 April 2009

From the mid-fifties to his death in the early nineties, Miles Davis was universally recognized as one of the most innovative musicians working in Jazz.

Jeanne Moreau: Free Spirit Trailer (2018)

02 April 2018

An account of the life of actress Jeanne Moreau (1928-2017), a true icon of the New Wave and one of the most idolized French movie stars.

Miles Davis with Quincy Jones and the Gil Evans Orchestra Live at Montreux 1991 Trailer (2013)

08 July 2013

This concert from July 8th, 1991 was the last of Miles Davis many appearances at the Montreux Jazz Festival and took place only a few months before his death.

Miles Davis Live At Tanglewood 1970 Trailer (1970)

18 August 1970

Miles Davis performing live at Berkshire Music Center, Tanglewood Massachusetts on August 18, 1970. Miles Davis tp / Chick Corea el-p / Keith Jarrett org / Gary Bartz ss, as / Dave Holland el-b / Jack DeJohnette dr / Airto Moreira perc 1.

Miles Davis - At La Villette Trailer (1991)

10 July 1991

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music Trailer (2025)

27 January 2025

Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.

Jingle Bell Rocks! Trailer (2013)

06 December 2013

In JINGLE BELL ROCKS!, director Mitchell Kezin delves into the minds of some of the world’s most legendary Christmas music fanatics and hits the road to hang with his holiday heroes – including hip hop legend Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons of RUN-D.

The Beginnings of Bebop Trailer (1981)

19 May 1981

Willie Ruff, musician, composer, educator, filmmaker, and Yale School of Music alumnus was on the faculty of the Yale School of Music from 1971 until his retirement in 2017.

Miles Davis: Around Midnight Trailer (2011)

20 September 2011

This famous bootleg DVD was finally released as part of LIVE in Europe 1967: The Bootleg Series Vol. 1 in 2011.

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool Trailer (2019)

23 August 2019

An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).

Miles Davis: Miles Davis and Friends in Paris 1991 Trailer (1991)

12 July 1991

Miles Davis Band, "La Grande Halle De La Villette", Paris, France, July 10, 1991 , Miles Davis (tp))

Miles Davis Live in Stockholm 1973 Trailer (1973)

27 October 1973

Miles Davis performing live at Konserthuset, Stockholm, Sweden 27 October 1973 1. Band warming up 2)

Happy Birthday to John Trailer (1997)

09 October 1997

On October 9, 1972, the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse hosted an exhibition of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s work, designed by Fluxus artist George Maciunas.

Miles Davis: The Definitive Miles Davis At Montreux 1973-1991 Trailer (2011)

24 October 2011

A History of the World According to Getty Images Trailer (2022)

01 May 2022

How can something in the public domain not be publicly available? A critical investigation of public domain—a legal term that has nothing to do with free access or public availability—that uses powerhouse commercial archive Getty Images as its example.

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues Trailer (2022)

08 September 2022

Never-before-heard personal recordings and archival footage tell the story of Louis Armstrong's life from his perspective.

Miles Davis North Sea Jazz Festival Trailer (1985)

13 July 1985

July 13, 1985 North Sea Jazz Festival, Tuinpaviljoen, Congresgebouw, Den Haag, The Netherlands

Miles Davis Quintet: Milan 1964 Trailer (1964)

11 October 1964

Miles Davis Quintet October 11, 1964 Teatro dell' Arte, Milan (Italy) 1. Autumn Leaves 2. My Funny Valentine 3.

Miles Davis - Live in Montreal Trailer (2020)

01 January 2020

One of the true legends of the jazz scene, Miles Davis was not only a virtuoso on the trumpet, but also one of the founders of cool Jazz, Groove, Hard Bop, and Fusion.

Jazz Evolution Trailer (2008)

12 August 2008

Miles Davis - The Definitive Miles Davis At Montreux - July 14 TH 1985 Trailer (2011)

24 October 2011

Miles Davis Live in Paris 1969 Trailer (1969)

03 November 1969

Miles Davis Quintet November 3, 1969 at the Salle Pleyel in Paris France. Set 1: Directions Bitche

Miles Davis - The Definitive Miles Davis At Montreux - Evening July 8 TH 1984 Trailer (2011)

24 October 2011

Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One Trailer (1968)

28 October 1968

In Manhattan's Central Park, a film crew directed by William Greaves is shooting a screen test with various pairs of actors.

Miles In Paris Trailer (1990)

06 November 1990

Recorded during the 10th ParisJazz Festival, 3rd November 1989 in Zenith. Miles Davis trumpet / Bens

Renovación Trailer (1969)

01 January 1969

In 1969, a wave of discontent swept through Latin American universities. In Venezuela, students set out to fundamentally renew the concept and criteria of teaching.

They All Came Out to Montreux Trailer (2023)

16 June 2023

Utilizing a wealth of archival footage featuring Prince, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis and more, They All Came Out to Montreux is an affectionate story about how Claude Nobs turned his Swiss town into the home for one of the world’s biggest jazz festivals.

Call It Anything Trailer (1970)

28 August 1970

Miles Davis live at The Isle Of Wight Festival , August 29, 1970. Tracks include Bitches Brew, It's About That Time, Sanctuary, Spanish Keys, and The Theme.

Jack Johnson Trailer (1970)

25 July 1970

Jack Johnson is a 1970 documentary film directed by Jim Jacobs about the boxer Jack Johnson.

Miles Davis: Live in Montreal Trailer (1989)

25 July 1989

Filmed at Festival International de Jazz de Montréal on June 28th, 1985. Tracklist: 1. One Phone Call, 2.

Miles Davis: Copenhagen Live 1969 Trailer (2010)

31 August 2010

Previously unissued Live Concert Performance by Miles' Quintet lineup with Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Dave Holland and Jack DeJohnette – experience the evolution of Miles' sound, and further development of tracks from Bitches Brew and earlier material in the hands of master improvisers.

Hôtel La Louisiane Trailer (2015)

18 November 2015

Hôtel La Louisiane is, at its core, a film about freedom and dignity. Freedom for those who wish to live in a place where they are able to feel inspired.

Miles Electric: A Different Kind of Blue Trailer (2004)

23 November 2004

Documentary about Miles Davis' legendary gig at the Isle of Wight Festival, August 1970. Includes full live footage and recent interviews with band mates and others.

Miles Davis: Stadthalle, Vienna 1973 Trailer (2009)

17 November 2009

This concert from the Jazz legend was recorded in 1973 with a very similar line-up to the later releases Dark Magus, Agharta, and Pangaea, featuring Al Foster on drums, Michael Henderson on bass, Mtume on percussion, Dave Liebman on sax, and, most importantly, Reggie Lucas and Pete Cosey on guitar.

Gimme Some Truth: The Making of John Lennon's Imagine Album Trailer (2000)

11 April 2000

An instant classic when released in September 1971, John Lennon's Imagine was the ex-Beatle's solo masterpiece, and its musical legacy is matched here by priceless footage of Lennon's creative process, independently edited from original 16-millimeter footage by producer-director Andrew Solt with the hands-off approval of Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono.

The Making of Sun City Trailer (1985)

23 January 1985

Documentary Chronicling the making of Artists United Against Apartheid “Sun City”

Prince: Musical Portrait Trailer (1989)

01 January 1989

A short documentary about the musician Prince. Features interviews with Eric Clapton, George Clinton, Terence Trent D'arby, Quincy Jones, Little Richard, Randy Newman and Miles Davis.

Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987 Trailer (2020)

25 September 2020

Prince’s final performance of the Sign O’ The Times Tour stage show and his only on-stage collaboration with jazz legend Miles Davis.

Miles Davis - Montreux Jazz Festival Trailer (1989)

21 July 1989

Miles Davis – Montreux Jazz Festival (1989) captures the legendary trumpeter's electric-era performance at the Casino de Montreux on July 21, 1989, as part of the annual Montreux Jazz Festival.

Miles in Paris 1989 Trailer (1989)

03 November 1989

Recorded during the 10th Paris Jazz Festival - 3rd November, 1989 at Le Zenith, Paris, France, with Kenny Garrett, Kei Akagi, Joe "Foley" McCreary, Benny Rietveld, Ricky Wellman, and John Bigham.

Miles Ahead: The Music of Miles Davis Trailer (1986)

17 October 1986

A documentary on the music of Miles Davis which contains concert footage from the 1986 New Orleans Jazz Festival and interviews with Miles Davis, Bill Cosby, Keith Jarrett, Dizzy Gillespie, Gil Evans, George Benson, Wayne Shorter, Tony Williams and Robben Lee Ford.

Miles Davis: Live in Europe 1969 Trailer (2013)

01 January 2013

LIVE IN EUROPE 1969 lives up to the Miles Davis Bootleg Series mission of presenting live performances that are previously unreleased, have previously only been bootlegged, or are very rare.