“A Tour of New York with Dizzy Gillespie”
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The Beginnings of Bebop (1981) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
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The Beginnings of Bebop is a 1981 documentary film helmed by Willie Ruff, starring Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis and Dwike Mitchell. It is 25 minutes long and premiered on May 19, 1981.
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Willie Ruff, musician, composer, educator, filmmaker, and Yale School of Music alumnus was on the faculty of the Yale School of Music from 1971 until his retirement in 2017. He directed and produced this short film which follows Dizzy Gillespie and Ruff’s musical partner Dwike Mitchell on a tour of key locations in the history of bebop in New York City. Gillespie led the filmmakers to Minton’s Playhouse, Carnegie Hall, the former site of the Savoy Ballroom, and made an unannounced stop at Miles’ Davis home. (Yale Film Archive)
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What is the release date of The Beginnings of Bebop?
The Beginnings of Bebop was released on May 19, 1981.
How long is The Beginnings of Bebop?
The Beginnings of Bebop runs 25 minutes (25 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The Beginnings of Bebop?
The Beginnings of Bebop stars Dizzy Gillespie as Self, Miles Davis as Self and Dwike Mitchell as Self.
Who directed The Beginnings of Bebop?
The Beginnings of Bebop was directed by Willie Ruff.
What kind of movie is The Beginnings of Bebop?
The Beginnings of Bebop is listed on TMDB as a documentary film.
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