Charles Mingus: Epitaph
1990, English. Directed by Humphrey Burton.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Charles Mingus: Epitaph is streaming on Qello Concerts by Stingray in India.
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- Released
- 1 January 1990
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
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Charles Mingus: Epitaph runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
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Charles Mingus: Epitaph is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Charles Mingus: Epitaph is streaming on Qello Concerts by Stingray in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed Charles Mingus: Epitaph?
Charles Mingus: Epitaph (1990) was directed by Humphrey Burton and stars Charles Mingus, Gunther Schuller, Randy Brecker.