Miles Davis

Miles Davis Trailers

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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: 60

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).

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.

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.

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues Trailer (2022)

27 October 2022

An intimate and revealing look at the world-changing musician, presented through a lens of archival footage and never-before-heard home recordings and personal conversations.

Miles Ahead Trailer (2016)

22 January 2016

An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.

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.

Elevator to the Gallows Trailer (1958)

29 January 1958

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

The Making of Sun City Trailer (1985)

23 January 1985

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

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.

Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One Trailer (1968)

01 January 1968

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

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.

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.

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.

Happy Birthday to John Trailer (1997)

09 October 1997

On October 9th, 1972 an exhibition of John Lennon/Yoko Ono's art, designed by the Master of the Fluxus movement, George Maciunas, opened at the Syracuse Museum of Art, in New York.

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.

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.

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

31 December 1987

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Miles Davis - At La Villette Trailer (1991)

10 July 1991

Miles Davis – Tutu Trailer (1986)

06 January 1986

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.

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.

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

01 January 1986

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: 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 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.

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.

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 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)

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

24 October 2011

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.

John Coltrane - Impressions Of Coltrane Trailer (2007)

16 April 2007

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.

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 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.

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.

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

24 October 2011

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

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 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 In Paris Trailer (1990)

06 November 1990

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

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.

Siesta Trailer (1987)

11 November 1987

American Claire wakes up blood-soaked and bruised at the end of a runway in Spain. As she tries to account for her state, she has flashbacks from the past few days.

Jack Johnson Trailer (1970)

25 July 1970

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

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.

Los Últimos Vermicellis Trailer (1987)

01 January 1987

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.

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.

Youtube duet: Miles Davis improvising on LCD Soundsystem Trailer (2011)

26 May 2011

Mashup of a video of Kermit The Frog singing LCD Soundsystem's "New York, I Love You but You're Bringing Me Down" and a video of Miles Davis' trumpet improvisation for the soundtrack of Louis Malle's "Elevator to the Gallows".

Shivam Buys A Leather Jacket Trailer (2025)

23 April 2025

A tourist wanders around New York City trying to look for a leather jacket while waiting to hear from a friend.