As a relatively new convert to jazz, I knew very little about Miles Davis and even less about John Coltrane, but enough to know they were legendary in their craft. I had the chance to watch two films last night that illuminated parts of their lives and careers. The first was Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary . It was fascinating to hear about his warm, loving nature from his step and biological children, and I learned that his musicality advanced as his career progressed. I also had no idea that he played with Miles Davis. The second was Miles Ahead , which has been described by others as an impressionistic take on the comeback years. It is a pretty apt description since the film was not meant to be an accurate portrayal of actual events. Instead, it was a fun romp with gunfire, car chases, and intense portrayals of relationships beginning and ending courtesy of Don Cheadle, who is always entertaining. After both films, I found myself more intrigued by their music...