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AVID Jazz here presents four classic Charlie Mingus albums plus, including original LP liner notes on a finely re-mastered and low priced double CD. 'The greatness of jazz is that it is an art of the moment...........particularly through improvisation...........and through the successive relation of one composition to another'. So speaks Charlie Mingus in the liner notes for his large band tribute to the blues on 'Blues And Roots', the first of our four albums devoted to the legendary bass player, pianist, composer and arranger. On 'Mingus Three' by contrast, Mingus is joined by pianist Hampton Hawes and we can witness the two sparring with each other while Mingus stalwart Dannie Richmond provides the beat in a session from 1957. Forward to 1959 and we find Mingus in concert with his Jazz Workshop at the Nonagon Art Gallery in New York for 'Jazz Portraits'. Among a superb band we will discover alto man John Handy in his very first recording date before leaving to form his own band as well as tenor man Booker Ervin again a first timer in the studio. '.....I think I am finally composing' Mingus was heard to say during editing for the album.......he wasn't wrong! Finally 'Jazzical Moods' takes us into the realm of the avant garde where Mingus' music delves deeper into the emotions using rhythmic, harmonic and emotional conflict to challenge the listener to the point where they may well feel this is not jazz at all! All four albums plus have been digitally re-mastered for probably the finest sound quality ever!
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Charles Mingus may have been described as the "Angry Man Of Jazz" and I suppose this may summarise the complexities of this giant of music. A difficult man by all accounts who was a true pioneer extracting the utmost standards of performance from his sidemen. A leader of progressive bass, accomplished on piano with a background of trombone and cello led him to a pivotal standing in Jazz composition. This is another of Avid's budget-priced collections.
BLUES AND ROOTS: A classic. A momentous achievement. Accused of not being able 'to swing', Mingus riposted with this superb album of arrangement, improvisation allied to his compositional skills. On first hearing this is a collective exposition of gut-wrenching blues, gospel and hand-clapping church spirituals. Add the magnificent musicianship to the above and we have a "barrage of soul" (Mingus). 'Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting' has the shout and response calls with moving trombone and sax preaching figures. 'The Cryin' Blues' and 'Moanin' reach for the heart with Jackie McLean, Booker Ervin, Pepper Adams contributing to the emotional effect. 'My Jelly Roll' has slapped bass with bebop from McLean, Jimmy Knepper,Horace Parlan as tribute to the man of the title. 'E's Flat and Ah's Flat Too' is a typical Mingus title. Wild and passionate yet retaining the blues feel with Knepper, Ervin, McLean in top-notch solo form. Mingus is ever-present lighting then fanning the flames of his creative ability. If you do not own this album this is justification in itself for purchasing the compilation.
JAZZ PORTRAITS: (Mingus In Wonderland): Personnel represented by two saxophone leads, Ervin and Handy, who interact particularly well on 'No Private Income Blues' played fast with counterpointal exchanges. 'Nostalgia in Times Square' again features the moody saxes with prominent interplay from Mingus and Danny Richmond (formed part of a film soundtrack - Shadows). 'Alice In Wonderland' is an enterprising number featuring Ervin and Handy whilst 'I Can't Get Started' shows up the fiery Mingus's bass with boppish Handy on form. A shape of things to come.
MINGUS THREE: Mingus, Hampton Hawes (piano)and Danny Richmond (drums). A mostly standard set not stretching the musicians but allowing room to manoeuvre and exploit the given space to solo. 'Dizzy Moods' swings comfortably with Richmond on tambourine! Hamp's 'New Blues' is a faster bebop number with punchy drums. The staple 'Back Home Blues' and 'I Can't Get Started' are other set numbers, the latter magnifying Mingus's innovative bass techniques. Interesting.
JAZZICAL MOODS VOL. 1: Unknown to me before this compilation. A mixture of standards and Mingus compositions that sound formally rehearsed with the impression of some spontaneity in the solo performances. Very much in the wake of the 'Debut Rareties' series, this disc is an example of Mingus's collective musicianship with interplay between the horns (Thad Jones trumpet,John LaPorta clarinet & alto sax, and Teo Macero on tenor/baritone - later fame as producer esp. 'Kind Of Blue'). Building-brick material for the formidable outpourings to follow.
This is affordable and contains essential music. Highly welcomed and recommended.
BLUES AND ROOTS: A classic. A momentous achievement. Accused of not being able 'to swing', Mingus riposted with this superb album of arrangement, improvisation allied to his compositional skills. On first hearing this is a collective exposition of gut-wrenching blues, gospel and hand-clapping church spirituals. Add the magnificent musicianship to the above and we have a "barrage of soul" (Mingus). 'Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting' has the shout and response calls with moving trombone and sax preaching figures. 'The Cryin' Blues' and 'Moanin' reach for the heart with Jackie McLean, Booker Ervin, Pepper Adams contributing to the emotional effect. 'My Jelly Roll' has slapped bass with bebop from McLean, Jimmy Knepper,Horace Parlan as tribute to the man of the title. 'E's Flat and Ah's Flat Too' is a typical Mingus title. Wild and passionate yet retaining the blues feel with Knepper, Ervin, McLean in top-notch solo form. Mingus is ever-present lighting then fanning the flames of his creative ability. If you do not own this album this is justification in itself for purchasing the compilation.
JAZZ PORTRAITS: (Mingus In Wonderland): Personnel represented by two saxophone leads, Ervin and Handy, who interact particularly well on 'No Private Income Blues' played fast with counterpointal exchanges. 'Nostalgia in Times Square' again features the moody saxes with prominent interplay from Mingus and Danny Richmond (formed part of a film soundtrack - Shadows). 'Alice In Wonderland' is an enterprising number featuring Ervin and Handy whilst 'I Can't Get Started' shows up the fiery Mingus's bass with boppish Handy on form. A shape of things to come.
MINGUS THREE: Mingus, Hampton Hawes (piano)and Danny Richmond (drums). A mostly standard set not stretching the musicians but allowing room to manoeuvre and exploit the given space to solo. 'Dizzy Moods' swings comfortably with Richmond on tambourine! Hamp's 'New Blues' is a faster bebop number with punchy drums. The staple 'Back Home Blues' and 'I Can't Get Started' are other set numbers, the latter magnifying Mingus's innovative bass techniques. Interesting.
JAZZICAL MOODS VOL. 1: Unknown to me before this compilation. A mixture of standards and Mingus compositions that sound formally rehearsed with the impression of some spontaneity in the solo performances. Very much in the wake of the 'Debut Rareties' series, this disc is an example of Mingus's collective musicianship with interplay between the horns (Thad Jones trumpet,John LaPorta clarinet & alto sax, and Teo Macero on tenor/baritone - later fame as producer esp. 'Kind Of Blue'). Building-brick material for the formidable outpourings to follow.
This is affordable and contains essential music. Highly welcomed and recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is ridiculous value for money. Four albums of fantastic music for less than the price of a couple of pints. I like the use of the original album notes, especially as it gives the package a slightly chaotic look. Like record collecting used to be.
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