On the 50th anniversary of Bitches Brew, one of the contributing musicians and the director of a new documentary share their thoughts on the record [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Guitarist John McLaughlin, who helped electrify Miles Davis’s music, describes Bitches Brew as “Picasso in sound”. Stanley Nelson, who directed a new documentary on Davis, calls it “an […]
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3 Questions with ‘Miles Davis’ Documentarian Stanley Nelson | Colorlines
The filmmaker talks about his new project, “Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool,” which explores the musician’s life and impact on Black culture.
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Sundance Film Review: ‘Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool’ | Variety
Stanley Nelson’s superbly crafted documentary taps deep into the mystique of Miles Davis: his sound, stardom, and cult of personality.
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The Genius Of Miles Davis | Fader
In this story from our June 2005 Photo Issue, percussionist and former band member Mtume reflects on the jazz legend’s complicated legacy.
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Smithsonian Museum Taking African Americans to Paris | Afro
Want to go on a luxurious trip to Paris with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture where you’ll learn about the city that famously embraced African-American expats?
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