The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Presents ‘We Want Miles: Miles Davis vs. Jazz’

“WE WANT MILES” Miles Davis vs. Jazz April 30 to August 29, 2010 With this exhibition, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts pays tribute to Miles Davis (1926-1991), one of the twentieth century’s greatest musicians. The multimedia retrospective (musical excerpts, film and documentary clips, drawings by Miles Davis; paintings by Jean-Michel Basquiat and Mati Klarwein; [...]

Miles Davis… Online

# If you’re in Austin, Texas for SXSW be sure to swing by the Miles Davis – Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Tribute panel. Ashley Kahn, Steve Berkowitz, Erin Davis, Lenny White and Vincent Wilburn Jr. will be on hand to discuss the landmark album. The panel is Thursday, March 18 from 2pm-3pm. # I have [...]

A Moment With Betty Davis

Via No Depression / ‘The Beautiful Dichotomy of Betty Davis: A Rare Conversation with the Elusive Mistress of Funk’ I am a big fan of Betty Davis. I think she better find a place in the economically-challenged Miles Davis Biopic. That’s good cinema right there. In fact, she might be perfect for a biopic of [...]

The Miles Davis Movie: Thinking About The Last Frame

Though we’re still a bit woozy following yesterday’s Don Cheadle news bombshell about the global economic crisis and former President Bush both obstructing the progress of the Miles Davis Biopic, we must carry on with the business at hand, which is All Things Miles Davis. Now, the biopic might not see the light of day [...]

The Miles Davis Movie: Don Cheadle Speaks; Blames Slow Development Of Biopic On Global Economic Meltdown

Cheadle Hopes Miles Davis Movie Will Be Resurrected Cheadle was cast in a biopic of Miles Davis, but the movie was shelved when Hollywood got caught up in the global economic crises. Nearly two years on, the actor hopes the project will finally get the green light, but he’s still fearful it’ll end up on [...]

The Miles Davis Movie: Unofficial Teaser Poster Should Be Official!

If you know me then you know I am obsessed with the Miles Davis Biopic. The other day I was chatting with graphic designer Julien Trédan-Turini (interviewed here last week) about the film and my intense curiosity about what the movie poster will (one day) look like. We’re on step 7 out of 100 (1000?!) [...]

The Miles Davis Movie: Filming Miles Davis ‘At Newport 1958′

It’s debatable if this performance in 1958 at the Newport Jazz Festival is necessary for the Miles Davis Biopic. The new sextet, with recent additions Jimmy Cobb and Bill Evans, were part of a festival tribute to Duke Ellington, but perhaps more importantly this was the collaboration that would record Kind of Blue six months [...]

Starbucks iTunes Pick of the Week: Miles Davis

If it takes a Tall Vanilla Latte’ to get more people listening to Miles Davis that is fine by me. Good for you Starbucks, and nice selection Person In Charge of Choosing the Starbucks iTunes Pick of the Week.

A&T Theater Department Presents ‘Mad at Miles’

The AT&T Register’s LaPorsha Lowry writes… “The powerful essays by playwright, novelist, essayist, and activist Pearl Cleage were inspired by the troubles in the marriage of Miles Davis and Cicely Tyson. Those problems serve as the backdrop for the play “Mad at Miles: A Black Woman’s Guide To Truth,” interpreted and directed by A&T [North [...]

The Miles Davis Online Interview: Tobias Dahmm

(Artist Series, Volume 6) Something I’ve enjoyed immensely since the debut of Miles Davis Online is discovering artwork inspired by Miles Davis; it’s a pleasure to encounter so many amazing artists and their wonderful paintings, sketches and designs of the jazz icon. Adding to my list of creative people I’ve connected with is the talented [...]

“Miles Davis is the single greatest American artist of the 20th century…”

Those would be the words of Chris Stadolnik, writer for The Cowl, Providence College’s student-run newspaper since 1935. You could probably fire up some lively debates with a declaration like that. But you’ll find no disagreements from me. No way, no sir. But the judgement definitely takes on added weightiness when you see the statement [...]

Miles Davis / The Album Covers

Not only is Porgy and Bess one of my favorite Miles Davis albums and album covers (the original, George Gershwin opera is also a favorite), but I just love the alternate album cover from Fontana Records. * sessions, commercial releases, singles, reissues, compilations, live recordings… ** mostly just album covers i think look really cool…

Miles Davis / The Sidemen

Hey, What’s Don Cheadle Doing?*

Don Cheadle hits out of the sand on the 18th hole as he competes in the 3M Pebble Beach Celebrity Challenge at Pebble Beach Golf Links on Wednesday. The 5-hole tournament raises money for charity. * when he’s not working on the Miles Davis Biopic