This British documentary shows the complex layers of legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis, who was a major innovator in post-bop, cool jazz, hard-bop and fusion. Davis's raw-edged trumpet tones were some of the most evocative sounds ever heard. This profile captues the magnificent and mercurial artist -- one of the most identifiable and misunderstood pop icons of the 20th century -- through rare footage and interviews.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| JJimmy CobbSelf | Self |
 Shirley HornSelf | Self |
 Frances DavisSelf - first wife | Self - first wife |
 Clark TerrySelf | Self |
| IIan CarrSelf | Self |
| VVince Wilburn Jr.Self - nephew | Self - nephew |
| IIrene CawthonSelf - first girlfriend | Self - first girlfriend |
| CCheryl DavisSelf - daughter | Self - daughter |
| JJean-Pierre LeLoirSelf - photographer | Self - photographer |
| BBob WeinstockSelf | Self |
 George AvakianSelf | Self |
| PPierre MichelotSelf | Self |
| EEmilhencoSelf | Self |
| JJeanne de MirbeckSelf | Self |
 Ron CarterSelf | Self |
 Betty DavisSelf | Self |