Candid may not have the same name brand recognition as Blue Note or Impulse! But during its brief existence, the label made its mark on the jazz and blues worlds—as a recent series of remastered reissues demonstrates. The cream of the crop is Charles Mingus Presents Charles Mingus, recorded in October 1960 and released the following year. It’s a thoroughly crackling affair, highlighting the composer at one of his many peaks and featuring an awesome lineup of musicians
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Charles Mingus :: Jazz in Detroit / Strata Concert Gallery / 46 Selden
In 1973, Charles Mingus’ career was on the upswing. After a few years out of music, some band squabbles , and even getting evicted while being filmed by a documentary crew, he was finally getting […]
Charles Mingus :: Live at Montreux, 1975
These days, when Charles Mingus is remembered, it’s primarily for records like Mingus Ah Um, Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus or The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady. All great records, […]
Charles Mingus :: Live, 1964 / Belgium, Norway & Sweden
Meditate on this: Charles Mingus and company, European tour 1964, captured in Belgium, Norway & Sweden. Free up a couple of hours and wade into these waters. I assure you […]
Charles Mingus :: I’ll Remember April – Antibes Jazz Festival
When giants walked the earth! Mingus, Eric Dolphy, Booker Ervin, Ted Curson, Dannie Richmond, and Bud Powell all on one stage together, spitting fire, speaking in tongues. Charles Mingus died […]
