United States / Apr 28, 2009 / NR
Charles Mingus: Epitaph (1990)
Directed by Humphrey Burton
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2h 11min
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Plot
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.
Genres
Music
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Charles Mingus: Epitaph |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America, United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Dennis Woolf Productions, Channel 4 Television |
| Release date | 1 gennaio 1990 |
| Production | Sue Mingus, Dennis Woolf |
| Assistant directors | Humphrey Burton |
| Music | Charles Mingus, John McClure |
| Sound | Charles Mingus, John McClure |
Release dates
Physical media
TV
United Kingdom / Jan 01, 1990
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