Miles Davis: The Birth of the Cool [FILM SCREENING]

Miles Davis: The Birth of the Cool (2019)

Directed by Stanley Nelson
NR, 1h 55min

In April we celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with a series of three recent documentaries about Miles Davis, Fred Hersch and W. Eugene Smith’s jazz loft. The directors of all three will introduce their films.

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Introduction by Stanley Nelson: 6:30 pm

Director Stanley Nelson will introduce his new documentary about legendary musician Miles Davis. Nelson’s film draws on interviews with luminaries like Jimmy Cobb, Lee Konitz, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter, Carlos Santana, The Roots, and Flea.

Presented through the  generous support of The Revada Foundation of the Logan Family

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