
In 1992 Ray Davies, frontman of the influential rock group The Kinks, directed a documentary on the making of the Charles Mingus tribute album, "Weird Nightmare". The film explores the tormented life and music of jazz composer Charles Mingus. His music is rehearsed, recorded and discussed by Keith Richards and Charlie Watts "Oh Lord don't let them drop that atomic bomb on me"; Elvis Costello "Weird nightmares"; Vernon Reid "Worksong"; and Henry Threadgill "Meditations". With ... (Full plot summary below)
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In 1992 Ray Davies, frontman of the influential rock group The Kinks, directed a documentary on the making of the Charles Mingus tribute album, "Weird Nightmare". The film explores the tormented life and music of jazz composer Charles Mingus. His music is rehearsed, recorded and discussed by Keith Richards and Charlie Watts "Oh Lord don't let them drop that atomic bomb on me"; Elvis Costello "Weird nightmares"; Vernon Reid "Worksong"; and Henry Threadgill "Meditations". With recollections from family, friends and musicians.
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