Charles Mingus’s Mingus Ah Um is a landmark in jazz, showcasing the legendary bassist and composer at his creative peak. First released in 1959, the album stands as a bold statement in post-bop jazz, blending energetic improvisation with Mingus's rich, expressive arrangements and deeply personal themes.
This essential record features memorable tributes like “Open Letter to Duke” and “Jelly Roll,” as well as distinctive originals such as “Better Git It in Your Soul.” Consistently celebrated for its inventive compositions and stellar ensemble playing, Mingus Ah Um endures as a must-have piece for jazz fans and those looking to experience one of the genre’s defining works.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: DOM-Ermitage
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 2016
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TRACKS
A1. Better Git In Your Soul
A2. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
A3. Boogie Stop Shuffle
A4. Self-portrait In Three Colors
A5. Oper Letter to Duke
B1. Bird Calls
B2. Fables of Faubus
B3. Pussy Cat Dues
B4. Jelly Roll
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