Artist: Charles Mingus
Genre: Jazz
Charles Mingus was an American jazz double bassist, pianist, composer, and bandleader born in 1922, considered one of the greatest jazz musicians and composers in history. Mingus was a virtuoso bassist and a composer of extraordinary range, creating music that combined elements of gospel, blues, classical, and avant-garde jazz. His compositions including 'Goodbye Pork Pie Hat,' 'Haitian Fight Song,' and 'Fables of Faubus' are jazz masterpieces. Mingus was known for his volatile personality and political consciousness, addressing racism and social issues through his music. His bands featured some of jazz's greatest musicians, and he demanded perfection and emotional intensity. Albums like 'Mingus Ah Um,' 'The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady,' and 'Blues & Roots' are considered among jazz's greatest achievements. Mingus passed away in 1979, leaving an enormous legacy as one of jazz's most important bassists, composers, and bandleaders who expanded jazz's expressive possibilities.
Charles Mingus vinyl records (12)
CHARLES MINGUS Mingus Moves (1974 US 7-track LP housed in the original pasted heavy card picture sleeve with deletion saw-cut on the bottom edge. The sleeve remains in its original open shrink and the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with minimal sign of cosmetic wear SD1653) Track Listing: Canon Opus 4 Moves Wee Flowers For A Lady Newcomer Opus 3
£28.00 used
CHARLES MINGUS Presents Charles Mingus (1970 French issue of the 1960 4-track mono LP also featuring Eric Dolphy on Alto & Clarinet Ted Curson on Trumpet & Dannie Richmond on Drums front laminated pinched spine picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimla shelfwear & the vinyl remains in excellent condition & looks barely played 30AM6082) Track Listing: Folk Forms No
£34.00 used
CHARLES MINGUS QUINTET Chazz. (1969 French stereo issue of the 1956 Mingus At The Bohemia LP also featuring Willy Jones [Drums] Eddie Bert [Trombone] George Barrow [Tenor] & Mal Waldron [Piano] with Max Roach on drums for Percussion Discussion front laminated flipback picture sleeve with intact index tag & sleeve notes in French & English and a hand-written date annotation on the reverse
£34.00 used
CHARLES MINGUS A Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music And Poetry (2022 UK Expanded Edition double album 2-LP featuring 4 bonus tracks never previously available on LP. Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearant Audio printed and pressed at Pallas on 180-gram vinyl. Housed inside a deluxe gatefold reverse-board picture sleeve featuring rare photographs and liner notes from Bob Hammer plus hype sticker) Track Listing: · 1957 was a mammoth year for Mingus
£44.99 used
CHARLES MINGUS Mingus (1985 German issue of the rare 1960 3-track stereo LP on a reproduction orange & yellow Candid label recorded at Nola Penthouse Sound Studios New York in 1960 with the likes of Eric Dolphy Booker Ervin Paul Bley TedCurson Dannie Richmond & more. Includes a great version of Stormy Weather & comes housed in a replica textured picture sleeve with Black Lion Obi strip
£23.00 used
CHARLES MINGUS Oh Yeah (2022 German 7-track LP pressed on HIGH DEFINITION PREMIUM 180gram VIRGIN VINYL originally released in 1962 featuring flute and sax from Roland Kirk. Picture sleeve with catalogue booklet. A Near Mint copy. SD1377) Track Listing: 1. Hog Callin Blues 2. Devil Woman 3. Wham Bam Thank you Maam 4
£38.99 used
CHARLES MINGUS Pre-Bird (2023 Worldwide 8-track LP pressed on 180gram Vinyl. Remastered from the original tapes. Originally released in 1961 and reissued as part of the Acoustic Sounds Series. Tip-on gatefold picture sleeve. Both sleeve and vinyl display minimal signs of wear or play. B0037368-01) Track Listing: 1 Take The A Train 3:34 2 Prayer For Passive Resistance 3:49 3 Eclipse 3:45 4 Mingus Fingus No
£38.99 used
CHARLES MINGUS Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus (2021 Acoustic Sounds Verve Series limited edition 7-track stereo LP mastered by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound from the original analogue tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressing. This quintessential Charles Mingus recording finds a mini-big-band playing some of Mingus best-known compositions andf eatures Mingus favorites Eric Dolphy Booker Ervin and Jaki Byard among its all-star cast
£38.99 new
CHARLES MINGUS Mingus (1985 US issue of the rare 1960 3-track stereo LP on a reproduction orange & yellow Candid label recorded at Nola Penthouse Sound Studios New York in 1960 with the likes of Eric Dolphy Booker Ervin Paul Bley Ted Curson Dannie Richmond & more. Includes a great version of Stormy Weather & comes housed in a replica textured picture sleeve
£34.00 used
CHARLES MINGUS Trio (2012 UK/EU 7-track vinyl LP documenting the NYC July 9 1957 trio recording with pianist Hampton Hawes and drummer Danny Richmond. Originally released in 1957 glossy picture sleeve with painting cover design by Tom Hannan. The sleeve and vinyl remain in excellent condition showing just minor signs of cosmetic wear not impacting play JLP-1054) Track Listing: A1 Yesterdays 4:08 A2 Back Home Blues 5:25 A3 I Cant Get Started 6:25 A4 Hamps New Blues 3:45 B1 Summertime 4:28 B2 Dizzy Moods 6:40 B3 Laura 6:30
£17.00 used