Charles Mingus's Blues & Roots stands as a monumental 1960 hard-bop masterpiece that showcases the legendary bassist-composer at his most soulful and raw. This vital recording blends gutbucket blues with gospel fire, creating what critics praised as "vital and important music" that demands "careful and thorough listening."
Standout tracks like "Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting" and "My Jelly Roll Soul" display a fulfilling cross-section of the blues and its antecedents, with all compositions penned by Mingus himself. This audiophile reissue is cut from the original analog mono master tapes and pressed as part of Rhino's exclusive "Start Your Ear Off Right 2026" series, making it a must-have for collectors seeking the definitive version of this timeless jazz classic.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Rhino Records (2)
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 01/09/2026
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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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