It's impossible to remain indifferent to Charles Mingus and this album showcases his huge talent as a writer, piano and bass player. This is also the final recording of one of the most inventive and significant chapters of any musician in Jazz History. Audiophile mastering by Kevin Gray at AcousTech on 180gr 45rpm vinyl pressed at RTI. Unmissable!

• Limited Edition
• Mastered by Kevin Gray at AcousTech
• Audiophile All Analog cut
• 2LP 45rpm 180gr Vinyl Pressed at QRP USA
• Deluxe Gatefold Cover

This 1963 recording is a major showcase of the talented Charles Mingus as a bassist, pianist, and writer. From the blues-painted bass moaning that opens "II BS," to the blazing fire of "Hora Decubitis," these tunes come furiously barreling out one after another. Speed and density aside, however, there are also multicolor, lovely tunes like Ellington's "Mood Indigo" and Mingus' paean to Lester Young. More than anything, though, Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus is a major document due to the presence of two alternating big ensembles, anchored by Jaki Byard on piano and fronted by a herd of horn players, Eric Dolphy and Booker Ervin chief among them.

"Mingus is also all about the ensemble...this reissue has a life and immediacy I've not heard before with this title" - Wayne Garcia, The Absolute Sound

Musicians:

Eddie Preston - Trumpet
Richard Williams - Trumpet
Britt Woodman - Trombone
Don Butterfield - Tuba
Jerome Richardson - Soprano, baritone saxes, flute
Dick Hafer - Tenor sax, clarinet, flute
Booker Ervin - Tenor sax
Eric Dolphy - Alto sax, flute
Jaki Byard - Piano
Charles Mingus - Bass, Piano
Walter Perkins - Drums
Rolf Ericson - Trumpet
Richard Williams - Trumpet
Quentin Jackson - Trombone
Don Butterfield - Tuba
Jerome Richardson - Soprano, baritone saxes, flute
Dick Hafer - Tenor sax, flute, oboe
Charlie Mariano - Alto sax
Jay Berliner - Guitar
Dannie Richmond - Drums

Track Listing:

1. II B.S.
2. I X Love
3. Celia
4. Mood Indigo
5. Better Get Hit in Yo' Soul
6. Theme for Lester Young
7. Hora Decubitus

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