{"title":"Artist: Charles Mingus","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"east-coasting-charles-mingus-lp","title":"East Coasting [Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on 180-Gram Audiophile Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoused in a standard sleeve\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMono Recording\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecorded: August 1957, in New York City\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRELEASE DESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Mingus is usually known for his wild, soulful, and avant-garde compositions. \"East Coasting\" is mellow by comparison, but it still cooks on a musical level. The Mingus touches are there; the trombone, drummer Danny Richmond, and of course the dark emotional undercurrent looms large, too. The personnel are all Mingus regulars, except for pianist Bill Evans, who would not be described as \"soulful\" in the traditional sense, but his introverted and sensitive style works well with Mingus's music. His playing on \"West Coast Ghost\" (the album's stand-out track) and \"Celia\" are two examples of Evans' ability to understand an artist's musical vision and play accordingly in his own beautifully original style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"East Coasting\" sounds like the prototypical 1950s jazz recording. It's something one would hear in an attic converted to a bedroom where an artist or lonely soul might live. It's what a lot of people might believe Jazz would or should sound like. Highly recommended to Jazz lovers and perhaps more importantly- to young people who have just been blown away by Kerouac's novel \"On the Road\" and have become interested in exploring Jazz. \"East Coasting\" will allow them to get a taste of lost creative America. S. Wynn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemories Of You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEast Coasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWest Coast Ghost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConversation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFifty-First Street Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Charles Mingus","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":43186535792831,"sku":"PPAN-P6019-BK","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/tmp_2F1563572960105-b9pzkcmop3h-590138669c6a523a24de5eb73e5af4ae_2F978608096.jpg?v=1713909376"},{"product_id":"let-my-children-hear-music-charles-mingus-lp","title":"Let My Children Hear Music [Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on 180-Gram Audiophile Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoused in a standard sleeve\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes insert of Charles Mingus essay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eArrangements by Sy Johnson Recorded Sep 23rd \u0026amp; 30th, Oct 1st \u0026amp; Nov 18th 1971\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRELEASE DESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the original LP issued by Columbia, Mingus thanked producer Teo Macero for \"his untiring efforts in producing the best album I have ever made.\" From his deathbed in Mexico in 1979 he sent a message to Sy Johnson (who was responsible for many of the arrangements on the album), saying that Let My Children Hear Music was the record he liked most from his career. Although Mingus' small-group recordings are the ones most often cited as his premier works, this album does, in fact, rank at the top of his oeuvre and compares favorably with the finest large-ensemble jazz recordings by anyone, including Ellington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces had been brewing over the years, one from as far back as 1939, and had been given more or less threadbare performances on occasion, but this was his first chance to record them with a sizable, well-rehearsed orchestra. Still, there were difficulties, both in the recording and afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact personnel is sketchy, largely due to contractual issues, several arrangers were imported to paste things together, making the true authorship of some passages questionable, and Macero (as he did with various Miles Davis projects) edited freely and sometimes noticeably. The listener will happily put aside all quibbles, however, when the music is heard. From the opening, irresistible swing of \"The Shoes of the Fisherman's Wife Are Some Jiveass Slippers\" to the swirling depths of \"The I of Hurricane Sue,\" these songs are some of the most glorious, imaginative, and full of life ever recorded. Each piece has its own strengths, but special mention should be made of two. \"Adagio Ma Non Troppo\" is based entirely on a piano improvisation played by Mingus in 1964 and issued on Mingus Plays Piano. Its logical structure, playful nature, and crystalline moments of beauty would be astounding in a polished composition; the fact that it was originally improvised is almost unbelievable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Hobo Ho,\" a holy-roller powerhouse featuring the impassioned tenor of James Moody, reaches an incredible fever pitch, the backing horns volleying riff after riff at the soloists, the entire composition teetering right on the edge of total chaos. Let My Children Hear Music is a towering achievement and a must for any serious jazz fan. Included is the essay that accompanied the album. That essay, covering enormous territory, reads like an inspired Mingus bass solo and should be sought out by interested listeners. One can't recommend this album highly enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy Brian Olewnick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvalon The Shoes Of The Fisherman's Wife Are Some Jive Ass Slippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe I Of Hurricane Sue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobo Ho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't Be Afraid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Clown's Afraid Too\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Chill Of Death\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdagio Ma Non Troppo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Charles Mingus","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":43186535858367,"sku":"PPAN KC31039-BK","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/tmp_2F1563901733667-sgf0af5s24m-a1490a2dd6a9e8dcfb7535a9cb1335ae_2Fd8cc093b387355bd0edba65cc9a4ccd4.jpg?v=1713909381"},{"product_id":"presents-charles-mingus-charles-mingus-lp","title":"Presents Charles Mingus [Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on 180-Gram Audiophile Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoused in a standard sleeve\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecorded: October 20th 1960 at Nola Penthouse Studios, NYC U.S.A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRELEASE DESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Mingus has a fascinating way of offering music that is grounded in tradition while remaining startlingly original. The freshness of a piece like Charles Mingus Presents Charles Mingus, has the effect of rendering much of what passes for jazz as tedious. The band is small for Mingus and includes Eric Dolphy on alto saxophone and bass clarinet, Ted Curson on trumpet, and Dannie Richmond on drums. It would be one of Dolphy and Curson's last recording dates with the artist, and they seem determined to go all out for it. The leader's bass line kicks off \"Folk Forms No. 1,\" followed by Dolphy outlining the melody, and then joined by Curson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simple riff develops into a lively New Orleans funeral march that's developed for 12 minutes. \"Original Faubus Fables\" is serious intent a political attack on segregation governor Faubus but Mingus and Richmond's singing is difficult to listen to with a straight face. Still, this doesn't distract from the wonderful music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolk Forms No. 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Faubus Fables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Things You Could Be by Now If Sigmund Freud's Wife Was Your Mother\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Charles Mingus","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":43186535891135,"sku":"CJS9005-BK","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/tmp_2F1563824989006-dtmx0efqckv-d0bfdf3edf3e675dbc2163ea62dc6b95_2F81eIUgwrQ6L._SL1200.jpg?v=1713909388"},{"product_id":"charles-mingus-blues-and-roots-mono-lp","title":"Blues \u0026 Roots (Mono)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e** This is a PRE-ORDER. Please read our policies before ordering. Check our website for Est. Ship Date.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on 180g Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssential jazz record\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNewly repackaged as part of Rhino's premium audiophile line, Rhino Reserves\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooted firmly in gospel, blues, and the old time Dixieland jazz of New Orleans, this essential jazz album drops just in time to kick off Black History Month 2026. Newly repackaged as part of Rhino's premium audiophile line, Rhino Reserves, Charles Mingus' 'Blues and Roots' features audio cut from the original Mono tapes by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab and lacquers pressed locally on 180 gram premium-quality vinyl at Fidelity Record Pressing's Southern California plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWednesday Night Prayer Meeting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCryin' Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoanin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Jelly Roll Soul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE's Flat Ah's Flat Too\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Mingus","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":44777873866943,"sku":"RHI-81227806477-BK","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/081227806477_974x_07d3c2c1-bbc3-41c7-837c-7a68d942eeb0.jpg?v=1764817858"}],"url":"https:\/\/helixsounds.com\/collections\/artist-charles-mingus.oembed","provider":"Helix Sounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}