The Documentary Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool Is Streaming Free for a Limited Time

PBS’ American Masters series has released the new documentary, Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool, and it’s streaming free online for a limited time. (Some geo-restrictions may apply.) With full access to the Miles Davis Estate, “the film features never-before-seen footage, including studio outtakes from his recording sessions, rare photos and new interviews.” Watch the trailer above. Stream the full documentary here.

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