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Film: Documentary Mingus (1968) and The Universal Mind of Bill Evans (1966)

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Mingus is a bopping hour of music and musing from Charles Mingus, the "Angry Man of Jazz." Thomas Reichman's 1968 documentary follows Mingus in the wake of his eviction from his New York studio, as he jives at a jam session and marches in solidarity at a peace parade. During the customary sit-down, the renowned musician improvises some insightful commentary on race, politics, women, family, and, of course, jazz. Reichman weaves kinetic live performances into this illuminating illustration of an uncompromising artist. The Universal Mind of Bill Evans is an astute Steve Allen interview with the low-key pianist.

– Jason Jude Chan

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