Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit (1987)
In this 1987 film from Italy's Perugia Jazz Festival, Sting joins jazz keyboardist Gil Evans for a once-in-a-lifetime performance. The concert blends both artists' distinctive styles into a fusion that brings new shades to each song. Tracks include "Up from the Skies," "There Comes a Time," "Strange Fruit," "Walking on the Moon," "Synchronicity," "Message in a Bottle," "Consider Me Gone," "Roxanne" and "Murder by Numbers."
Genre: Music
Release Date: July 11, 1987
Cast
- Delmar Brown - Self - Synthesizer
- Gil Goldstein - Self - DX7 Synthesizer
- John Burman - Self - Baritone Sax, Synthesizer
- George Adams - Self - Tenor Sax, Vocals
- Branford Marsalis - Self - Tenor Sax
- Chris Hunter - Self - Alto Sax
- John Clark - Self - Electric French Horn
- David Bourgeron - Self - Tuba, Flugelhorn
- Lew Soloff - Self - Lead Trombone
- Shunzo Ono - Self - Trumpet
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit about?
- In this 1987 film from Italy's Perugia Jazz Festival, Sting joins jazz keyboardist Gil Evans for a once-in-a-lifetime performance. The concert blends both artists' distinctive styles into a fusion that brings new shades to each song. Tracks include "Up from the Skies," "There Comes a Time," "Strange Fruit," "Walking on the Moon," "Synchronicity," "Message in a Bottle," "Consider Me Gone," "Roxanne" and "Murder by Numbers."
- Who stars in Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit?
- Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit stars Delmar Brown, Gil Goldstein, John Burman, George Adams, Branford Marsalis, Chris Hunter.
- What genre is Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit?
- Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit is a Music film.