Six Jazz legends gather at the Catalina Jazz club to discuss the style and personality of Miles Davis. We filmed this as research for the 2015 film, Miles Ahead, but the conversation turned out to be so compelling, we decided to release it as a standalone documentary. In many ways, Miles Davis and his contribution to music are a reflection of the pendulum that was mid-20th century America. By definition, a pendulum is a weight suspended from a pivot so that it can swing freely- or more appropriately, a metronome. Prejudice, persecution, drug abuse, and relevancy weighed heavily on the black Jazz musician at the turn of the century. Miles Davis’ response…smash the metronome. In other words, find your own rhythm and do not seek freedom. Take it. Thirteen years after shooting this, we are pleased to present a fascinating glimpse into America’s one true art form - Jazz. While the conversation centers around Miles Davis, you get a rare insight into the genre through the eyes of six of its greatest practitioners.
Featuring:
Marcus Miller
Freddie Hubbard
Jimmy Heath
Ron Carter
Roy Haynes
James Moody
Director
Christopher Wilkiinson
Producers
Kerry David
Bob Belden
Director of Photography
Steven Poster, ASC
Editor
Jake Feldman
Executive Producers
Erin Davis
Daryl Porter
Vince Wilburn