Product Overview
Charles Mingus bestrode the world of jazz like a colossus during a lifetime spent unleashing a torrent of artistic creativity. A turbulent and passionate personality - composer, pianist and exponent of the double bass - Mingus understood the linear heritage of his music, while rejoicing in the freedom to embrace new ideas and concepts. As a composer his influences included his personal idol Duke Ellington - which can often be heard on Mingus Ah Um, which is acclaimed as one of Mingus' finest albums.
Tracklist:
- 1 Better Git It in Your Sou
- 2 Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
- 3 Boogie Stop Shuffle
- 4 Self-Portrait in Three Colors
- 5 Open Letter to Duke
- 6 Bird Calls
- 7 Fables of Faubus
- 8 Pussy Cat Dues
- 9 Jelly Roll
