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This 11-cut greatest-hits collection of the recordings of Charles Mingus is simply comprised of what are considered to be his best-known titles recorded for the Atlantic label between 1956 and 1959. The title tune from Pithecanthropus Erectus kicks off the set in grand style with fine solos by Jackie McLean on alto and J.R. Monterose on tenor. It is followed by "Profile of Jackie" from the same set. It's followed by the title track from Tonight at Noon, which wasn't released until 1964. Two other cuts from that same session, the wonderful "Haitian Fight Song" and "Reincarnation of a Lovebird," with longtime bandmates drummer Dannie Richmond and trombonist Jimmy Knepper, were originally released on The Clown. The latter two cuts are truly among the most loved tunes by the great composer, bandleader, and bassist. Three cuts from Blues and Root -- issued in 1960 -- follow, including Bobby Timmons' "Moanin'," and "Cryin' Blues." Once more, McLean, along with John Handy, hold down the alto chairs, with Richmond and Knepper as well as pianist Horace Parlan and tenor boss Booker Ervin in the mix as well. The final three tracks, "Ecclusiastics," the beautiful "Passions of a Man," and "Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am" are all taken from the Oh Yeah session, issued in 1962. This date included the up and coming Roland Kirk on his trademark array of instruments, with Ervin, Knepper, bassist Doug Watkins, and Richmond on drums. Mingus played piano and did his vocal thing on the final cut. Unfortunately, nothing form Mingus at Antibes is included here, but as a consolation, there are excellent liner notes by Neil Tesser, author of the Playboy Guide to Jazz. This is a decent, even fine introduction to some of the best recordings by Mingus before his jump to Columbia, and can be had for a nominal price tag by the curious.
© Thom Jurek /TiVo
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TOM DOWD, RecordingEngineer - Nesuhi Ertegun, Producer - Charles Mingus, Composer, MainArtist - Mal Waldron, Piano - Hal Lustig, RecordingEngineer - J. R. Monterose, Tenor Saxophone - Jackie McLean, Alto Saxophone - Willie Jones, Drums
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1981 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
TOM DOWD, RecordingEngineer - Nesuhi Ertegun, Producer - Charles Mingus, Composer, MainArtist - Mal Waldron, Piano - Curtis Taylor, Contributor - Hal Lustig, RecordingEngineer - J. R. Monterose, Tenor Saxophone - Jackie McLean, Alto Saxophone - Willie Jones, Drums
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1956 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
TOM DOWD, RecordingEngineer - Nesuhi Ertegun, Producer, Contributor - Phil Iehle, RecordingEngineer - Charles Mingus, Composer, MainArtist - Jimmie Knepper, Trombone - Dannie Richmond, Drums - Shafi Hadi, Alto Saxophone - Wade Legge, Piano
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1964 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Nesuhi Ertegun, Producer - Curtis Porter, Saxophone - Jimmy Knepper, Trombone - Charles Mingus, Composer, Writer, Bass, MainArtist - Dannie Richmond, Drums - Wadde Legge, Piano
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1957 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
TOM DOWD, RecordingEngineer - Nesuhi Ertegun, Producer - Jimmy Knepper, Trombone - Charles Mingus, Composer, Bass Guitar, MainArtist - Dannie Richmond, Drums - Larry Hiller, RecordingEngineer - Shafi Hadi (Curtis Porter), Alto Saxophone - Wade Legge, Piano
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1957 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
TOM DOWD, RecordingEngineer - Nesuhi Ertegun, Producer - Pepper Adams, Additional Saxophone - Jimmy Knepper, Trombone - Horace Parlan, Piano - Charles Mingus, Composer, MainArtist - Booker Ervin, Tenor Saxophone - Dannie Richmond, Drums - Jackie McLean, Alto Saxophone - John Handy, Alto Saxophone - Willie Dennis, Trombone
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1960 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
TOM DOWD, RecordingEngineer - Nesuhi Ertegun, Producer - Pepper Adams, Additional Saxophone - Jimmy Knepper, Trombone - Horace Parlan, Piano - Charles Mingus, Composer, MainArtist - Booker Ervin, Tenor Saxophone - Dannie Richmond, Drums - Jackie McLean, Alto Saxophone - John Handy, Alto Saxophone - Willie Dennis, Trombone
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1960 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
TOM DOWD, RecordingEngineer - Nesuhi Ertegun, Producer - Pepper Adams, Additional Saxophone - Jimmy Knepper, Trombone - Horace Parlan, Piano - Charles Mingus, Composer, MainArtist - Booker Ervin, Tenor Saxophone - Dannie Richmond, Drums - Jackie McLean, Alto Saxophone - John Handy, Alto Saxophone - Willie Dennis, Trombone
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1979 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
TOM DOWD, RecordingEngineer - Nesuhi Ertegun, Producer - Jimmy Knepper, Trombone - Charles Mingus, Composer, Piano, Vocals, MainArtist - Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Flute, Tenor Saxophone - Booker Ervin, Tenor Saxophone - Phil Lehle, RecordingEngineer - Dannie Richmond, Drums
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1962 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
TOM DOWD, RecordingEngineer - Nesuhi Ertegun, Producer - Jimmy Knepper, Trombone - Charles Mingus, Composer, Piano, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Flute, Tenor Saxophone - Booker Ervin, Tenor Saxophone - Phil Lehle, RecordingEngineer - Dannie Richmond, Drums
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1962 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
TOM DOWD, RecordingEngineer - Nesuhi Ertegun, Producer - Jimmy Knepper, Trombone - Charles Mingus, Composer, Piano, Vocals, MainArtist - Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Flute, Tenor Saxophone - Booker Ervin, Tenor Saxophone - Phil Lehle, RecordingEngineer - Dannie Richmond, Drums
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1962 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
Album review
This 11-cut greatest-hits collection of the recordings of Charles Mingus is simply comprised of what are considered to be his best-known titles recorded for the Atlantic label between 1956 and 1959. The title tune from Pithecanthropus Erectus kicks off the set in grand style with fine solos by Jackie McLean on alto and J.R. Monterose on tenor. It is followed by "Profile of Jackie" from the same set. It's followed by the title track from Tonight at Noon, which wasn't released until 1964. Two other cuts from that same session, the wonderful "Haitian Fight Song" and "Reincarnation of a Lovebird," with longtime bandmates drummer Dannie Richmond and trombonist Jimmy Knepper, were originally released on The Clown. The latter two cuts are truly among the most loved tunes by the great composer, bandleader, and bassist. Three cuts from Blues and Root -- issued in 1960 -- follow, including Bobby Timmons' "Moanin'," and "Cryin' Blues." Once more, McLean, along with John Handy, hold down the alto chairs, with Richmond and Knepper as well as pianist Horace Parlan and tenor boss Booker Ervin in the mix as well. The final three tracks, "Ecclusiastics," the beautiful "Passions of a Man," and "Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am" are all taken from the Oh Yeah session, issued in 1962. This date included the up and coming Roland Kirk on his trademark array of instruments, with Ervin, Knepper, bassist Doug Watkins, and Richmond on drums. Mingus played piano and did his vocal thing on the final cut. Unfortunately, nothing form Mingus at Antibes is included here, but as a consolation, there are excellent liner notes by Neil Tesser, author of the Playboy Guide to Jazz. This is a decent, even fine introduction to some of the best recordings by Mingus before his jump to Columbia, and can be had for a nominal price tag by the curious.
© Thom Jurek /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 01:15:38
- Main artists: Charles Mingus
- Composer: Charles Mingus
- Label: Rhino Atlantic
- Genre: Jazz
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing
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