Miles Ahead
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You’re taken back to 1978 where gifted jazz musician Miles Davis (Don Cheadle), has been living as a recluse in his New York City town house, and he refuses to put out any new music. He is being hounded by Colombia Records to send in session tapes he has been working on, but Davis with his usual stubborn persona, will not have a bar of it.
Somehow after a party held at Davis’ home the tapes disappear from his locked drawer, causing him and desperate journalist Dave Brill (Ewan McGregor) to go on a wild goose chase to get them back.
Even though the audience sees only a snippet of his lifestyle, you’re already intrigued by Davis’ artistry and self-importance, perfectly captured by Cheadle who has also produced, directed and written the film. Whether you’re a fan of Davis or not, this film showing a small portion of his deeply complicated life will fascinate you. (AMal)
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To celebrate the release of Miles Ahead the Dendy Cinema’s in Newtown will be holding a special preview screening and pop-up Jazz Lounge featuring the sounds of The BeatLab as they perform 70’s era Miles Davis and some of their own material this coming Wednesday June 15 from 6pm.
BY ATHINA MALLIS
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