Description
Blues & Politics - Mingus Big Band / Dreyfus Jazz Audio CD 1999 / FDM 36603-2
UPC 3460503660328
The Mingus Big Band is a 14-piece ensemble, based in New York City, that specializes in the compositions of Charles Mingus. It is managed by his widow, Sue Mingus, along with the Mingus Orchestra and Mingus Dynasty. In addition to its weekly Monday night appearance at Jazz Standard in New York City, the Mingus Big Band tours frequently, giving performances and clinics in America, Europe, and other parts of the world.
The band has received six Grammy Award nominations and won a Grammy in 2011 for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album for Mingus Big Band Live at Jazz Standard.
| Label: | Dreyfus Jazz – FDM 36603-2 |
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CD
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| Released: | 1999 |
| Genre: | Jazz |
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Tracklist:
| 1a | It Was A Lonely Day In Selma, Alabama | ||
| 1b | Freedom | 8:45 | |
| 2 | Haitian Fight Song | 8:22 | |
| 3 | Goodbye Pork Pie Hat | 9:47 | |
| 4 | Don´t Let It Happen Here | 5:14 | |
| 5 | Meditations For A Pair Of Wire-Cutters | 11:38 | |
| 6 | Pussycat Dues | 6:36 | |
| 7 | Oh Lord, Don´t Let Them Drop That Atomic Bomb On Me |
8:56 | |
| 8 | Little Royal Suite | 15:59 |
- Alto Saxophone – Bobby Watson (2), Vincent Herring
- Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute – Alex Foster
- Bass – Andy McKee, Boris Kozlov
- Bass Trombone, Tuba – David Taylor
- Drums – Gene Jackson, Johnathan Blake
- Piano – David Kikoski, John Hicks
- Tenor Saxophone – John Stubblefield, Mark Shim, Seamus Blake
- Trombone – Conrad Herwig, Jamal Haynes
- Trumpet – Earl Gardner (tracks: lead), Randy Brecker
- Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Alex Sipiagin
- Vocals – Charles Mingus, Eric Mingus
