Description
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:
Side A:
Better Git It In Your Soul 7:23
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat 4:46
Boogie Stop Shuffle 3:41
Self-Portrait In Three Colors 3:10
Open Letter To Duke 4:56
Side B:
Bird Calls 3:12
Fables Of Faubus 8:13
Pussy Cat Dues 6:27
Jelly Roll 4:01
