Charles Mingus’s Blues & Roots stands as a powerful statement in jazz, blending the passionate energy of blues and gospel with his signature hard-driving style. Released in 1960, this album captures Mingus and his ensemble in top form, delivering music that is both raw and deeply communal, with exuberant shouts and a live, in-the-room intensity that remains timeless.
This edition highlights all the emotion and inventive arrangements Mingus is renowned for, with every track composed by the legendary bassist himself. For jazz enthusiasts, Blues & Roots offers a vital listening experience—where the band swings fiercely yet stays perfectly tight, reflecting the deep roots that shaped Mingus’s artistry.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: DOL
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 2015
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TRACKS
A1. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
A2. Cryin' Blues
A3. Moanin'
B1. Tensions
B2. My Jelly Roll Soul
B3. E's Flat Ah's Flat Too
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