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Charles Mingus: Epitaph

1990 · 131 min Music

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.

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Year 1990
Country United States of America, United Kingdom
Genre Music
Director Humphrey Burton
Runtime 131 min.

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Charles Mingus: Epitaph is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1990. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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