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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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Charles Mingus: Epitaph
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How long is Charles Mingus: Epitaph?
Charles Mingus: Epitaph has a runtime of 2h 11m (2 hours and 11 minutes).
Who directed Charles Mingus: Epitaph?
Charles Mingus: Epitaph was directed by Humphrey Burton and released in 1990.
What genre is Charles Mingus: Epitaph?
Charles Mingus: Epitaph is a Music film (1990).
Who stars in Charles Mingus: Epitaph?
The cast of Charles Mingus: Epitaph includes Charles Mingus, Gunther Schuller, Randy Brecker, Wynton Marsalis, Lew Soloff.
