Charles Mingus - Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series) (LP)

Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus captures Charles Mingus at his most visionary, blending bold innovation with intense emotional depth. Originally recorded in 1963, this iconic album brings together some of jazz’s finest—including Eric Dolphy, Booker Ervin, and Jaki Byard—in a dynamic mini-big-band setting. Mingus’s powerful compositions shine through both haunting ballads and exhilarating, organized chaos, revealing two electrifying sides of his creative genius.

This 2021 Verve Acoustic Sounds Series release reintroduces one of Mingus’s quintessential works, newly mastered by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound from the original analog tapes. With selections that highlight Mingus’s unmistakable style and the energy of his legendary ensemble, this album occupies a central place in the jazz canon—an essential listen for both longtime fans and new explorers of his extraordinary legacy.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Verve Records
• Genre: Jazz
• Release Date: 11/05/2021
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TRACKS

A1. II B.S.
A2. I X Love
A3. Celia
A4. Mood Indigo
B1. Better Get Hit In Yo' Soul
B2. Theme For Lester Young
B3. Hora Decubitus