A Tuba To Cuba (2019)
Overview
A son seeking to fulfill his late father’s dream takes his band from the storied city of New Orleans to the shores of Cuba, where — through the universal language of music — dark and ancient connections between their peoples reveal the roots of jazz.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.657 |
Directed By
Danny Clinch
T.G. Herrington
Crew
Adam Block
Allen Perez
Andreas Olavarria
Nicelle Herrington
T.G. Herrington
Ben Jaffe
Kristin Patrick
Todd Slater
Josh Goleman
T.G. Herrington
Ned Sublette
T.G. Herrington
Aidan Dykes
Andrew Jon Wallace
Tyler Heath
Robert Kandle
Gregory Neil Lucas
Kyle Curry
Ellen Healy
Mike Martinovich
James Huntsman
Jack Flachsbart
Han Soto
Greg Tobler
Danny Clinch
T.G. Herrington
TOP CAST
Ben Jaffe
Himself
Rickie Monie
Himself
Walter Harris
Himself
Charlie Gabriel
Himself
Ronell Johnson
Himself
Clint Maedgen
Himself
Mark Anthony Braud
Himself
Greg Lucas
Himself
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