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Free Music Review: A prime example of the Mingus band in action.
Hit: 5 Stars
The discovery of previously unissued material by major artists does not always deliver on its apparent promise, but this heretofore unknown date is not only of historic significance, but is also a prime example of the Mingus band in action.
It was recorded at Cornell University in March, shortly before the European tour of 1964, and features a line-up of Mingus's ever-changing Jazz Workshop that has not been preserved in studio recordings.
The two-disc set not only adds a new slice of high-quality music to the Mingus catalogue, but also extends the available material from saxophonist Eric Dolphy, who is prominently featured here (three months before his death in Berlin) alongside Clifford Jordan on tenor saxophone, Johnny Coles on trumpet, pianist Jaki Byard, Dannie Richmond on drums, and the magisterial Mingus on bass.
They make amazing music: the incredible dynamism of the compositions is captured perfectly by an ensemble that manages to be wild and controlled at the same time.
Even more than his bass-playing, it's this prodigious bandleading feat - which musicians today still aspire to - that lies at the heart of Mingus' genius and continued relevance.
This two-disc package is a perfect chance to check out the magic - live and undiluted.
Essential listening for Mingus fans, and equally recommended for anyone with an interest in 1960s jazz.
Free Music Review: A few short notes...
Hit: 5 Stars
There's no point in reflecting most of the sentiments already made by the other reviewers about this awesome performance, so I will stick to making a few short points and confirmations.
1.) This is indeed a very joyous Mingus during this concert. Laughing and lightheartedness is abound throughout the concert. These guys and the audience are having a blast creating and listening to some of the best music on the planet.
2.) Dolphy doesn't solo in So Long Eric! I'm not sure how common or uncommon this is as I haven't heard all the performances of this band (yet), but I do know on the wonderful Jazz Icons DVD of this lineup, Eric has his time in every performance of the song. Perhaps this is how Mingus originally envisioned the song? I mean, the song is a goodbye to Mr. Dolphy, and saying goodbye to yourself doesn't really make sense. Who knows? Because of his prominence and the fact that this CD is even listed as the Charles Mingus Sextet WITH ERIC DOLPHY, I doubt his solo would've been edited out. I sincerely hope not. Who would want an incomplete song and performance?
3.) Fables of Faubus is worth the purchase price ALONE. Amazing amazing amazing incredible amazing. Seriously. I don't even know what else to say about it.
4.) Unfortunately, Meditations suffers from some sonic inferiority. You have a lot of phasing and warping in the sound throughout the entire piece, mostly in the cymbals. But all in all, it's not too big of a deal. It's odd that only Meditations suffers this though? There isn't a hint of it in the tracks immediately before or after. The problem magically starts when Meditations starts, and ends when Meditations ends. *Shrug* What are ya gonna do?
Buy this.
Free Music Review: Just fantastic
Hit: 5 Stars
It's been said here already - the music on these discs is extraordinary. Mingus's solo piece "Sophisticated Lady" and the group performance of "Take the A-Train" alone are worth the price of this set. Free Music Review: Fun night for Charles Mingus
Hit: 4 Stars
This CD is one of those 'long lost' live jazz discs that've popped up recently. Mingus' 1964 concerts were fairly well documented, and this is another to add to the list. The CD opens up with two solos - Jaki Byard plays a solo spot, and Mingus plays a bass solo (with some soft piano in the background). These are okay, the bass isn't recorded as well as I'd like for a solo spot, but not the main point of the show. With the full band, Mingus tears up "Fables Of Faubus". It's long, but not one of those songs you wish they'd end. "Orange Was The Color..." has some very good moments, but in the second rank of this show. "Take The 'A' Train" is very good - Ellington was Mingus' favorite to cover. The second disc starts with "Meditations", which is a long complex piece, but very good. "So Long Eric" has good, but also wandering, moments. "When Irish Eyes" has a spoken intro that gets laughs (though it's hard to hear the dialogue), but the music is another second-ranker. "Jitterbug Waltz" has some great Dolphy flute, and brings things to a close. Overall, it's a very good disc. It's not as good as "Mingus At Antibes", and I've heard the 1964 Paris concert CD is better than this one.
One of the notable things is that Mingus and company are in a very good mood. During a Dannie Richmond drum solo there a waves of laughter coming from the audience. It's a shame there isn't a video that'd show why. Mingus's stage patter also gets laughs. Everyone in the band also throws in musical quotes from all over the place. In addition to jazz quotes, there are bits of children's, folk, and popular songs. This is recommended for all Mingus fans and anyone looking for a good jazz concert CD.
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Hit: 5 Stars
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