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Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound (2005): Cast

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Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound is a 2005 short film directed by Jack Smight, starring Miles Davis as Miles Davis and John Coltrane. It runs 25 minutes.

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Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
25 min
Director
Jack Smight
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound About?

The premise of Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound without spoilers.

A landmark televised concert recorded in New York in 1959 showcases the legendary Miles Davis Quintet—featuring John Coltrane on saxophone, pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Jimmy Cobb—augmented by the lush arrangements of the Gil Evans Orchestra, exemplifying the cool‑jazz sound that defined the era.

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Cast & crew

Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound Cast & Characters

Miles Davis leads the cast as Miles Davis, with John Coltrane. Directed by Jack Smight.

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More films directed by Jack Smight, best-rated first: Harper, Midway, Airport 1975 and Damnation Alley.

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Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound?

Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound runs 25 minutes.

When was Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound released?

Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound was released on June 1, 2005.

Who directed Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound?

Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound was directed by Jack Smight.

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Who is in the cast of Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound?

Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound stars Miles Davis as Miles Davis and John Coltrane.

Does Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound have a post-credit scene?

No. Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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