Overview

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.

Cast

Charles Mingus, Gunther Schuller, Randy Brecker, Wynton Marsalis, Lew Soloff, Jack Walrath, Urbie Green, Britt Woodman

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What is "Charles Mingus: Epitaph" about?

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.

When was "Charles Mingus: Epitaph" released?

Charles Mingus: Epitaph was released in 1990.

Who stars in "Charles Mingus: Epitaph"?

The cast includes Charles Mingus, Gunther Schuller, Randy Brecker, Wynton Marsalis.

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