Charles Mingus: Epitaph (1990)
Synopsis
Conductor Gunther Schuller leads 30 renowned musicians in this spectacular world-premiere performance of Charles Mingus's epic composition, "Epitaph," filmed at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall on June 3, 1989. Clocking in at more than two hours long, the landmark piece was unearthed only after the jazz legend's death in 1979. The orchestra includes such musical luminaries as Wynton Marsalis, Lew Soloff, Bobby Watson and Urbie Green.
Release Date: 1990-01-01
Runtime: 131 minutes
Director: Humphrey Burton
Top Cast
- Charles Mingus as
- Gunther Schuller as
- Randy Brecker as
- Wynton Marsalis as
- Lew Soloff as
- Jack Walrath as
- Urbie Green as
- Britt Woodman as
- John Handy as
- Jerome Richardson as
Soundtrack
Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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