Mingus Three unites the legendary bassist Charles Mingus with pianist Hampton Hawes and drummer Dannie Richmond for a rare and intimate trio session. Originally recorded in 1957, this album offers a unique glimpse into Mingus’s small-group dynamics, blending soulful blues motifs and intricate interplay between three jazz greats. Their chemistry shines through, with Hawes’s nimble piano and Richmond’s masterful percussion laying a rich foundation for Mingus’s expressive bass lines.

This deluxe edition celebrates Mingus’s centennial with remastered sound and a second disc of previously unreleased outtakes, providing deeper insight into the creativity of this iconic ensemble. Enhanced by new liner notes from Mingus’s friend and collaborator Sy Johnson, Mingus Three is a compelling listen for both dedicated jazz enthusiasts and new fans discovering the depth of Mingus’s artistry in a trio setting.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Jubilee
• Genre: Jazz
• Release Date: 04/22/2022
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TRACKS

A1. Yesterdays
A2. Back Home Blues
A3. I Can't Get Started
A4. Hamp's New Blues
B1. Summertime
B2. Dizzy Moods
B3. Laura
C1. Untitled Blues - Take 1
C2. Untitled Blues - Take 2
C3. Back Home Blues - Take 6 - Incomplete
C4. Hamp's New Blues - Take 4
D1. I Can't Get Started - Take 4
D2. Yesterdays - Take 2 - Incomplete
D3. Dizzy Moods - Take 2
D4. Summertime - Take 3