Chuck LaPaglia Jazz Film Series: “Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool”
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
At the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts - 926 East Center Street
The documentary “Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool” is a look at the life story of the legendary musician Miles Davis. It is directed by Stanley Nelson, and includes appearances by Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Carlos Santana and many others stars, and archival video commentary by Miles Davis himself.
The Milwaukee Jazz Institute ”A” Train Ensemble, under the direction of Mark Davis, will conclude the event by performing several Miles Davis pieces following the screening.
Click here to watch the movie trailer
This series is dedicated to Chuck LaPaglia, who as owner of the Jazz Gallery, produced spectacular concerts featuring internationally-known artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Betty Carter, Freddy Hubbard, Stan Getz, Max Roach, Jimmy Smith, Sun Ra, Mose Allison, Wynton and Branford Marsalis, Dexter Gordon, Chet Baker, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Manty Ellis and many more. Enjoy a great film series and live music in a historic, newly refurbished Milwaukee jazz venue!
Date: October 16th
Time: 6:30pm