Description
Charles Mingus: The Complete Town Hall Concert – Blue Note CD Reissue
Product Information
UPC: 724382835325
Product Type: Live Jazz CD (Reissue)
Label: Blue Note Records (registered trademark of Capitol Records, Inc.)
Catalog Number: CDP 7243 8 28353 25
Original Recording Date: October 12, 1962
Recording Venue: Town Hall, New York City
Original Producers: Alan Douglas and George Wein (for United Artists Records)
Reissue Produced by: Brion Priestley
Digital Remastering: Remixed from the original three-track tapes by Malcolm Addey
Total Duration: 68:32
Overview
Charles Mingus: The Complete Town Hall Concert is a landmark live recording that captures one of the most historic performances by the innovative jazz bassist, composer, and bandleader, Charles Mingus. Recorded at New York’s Town Hall in 1962, this complete concert was originally issued in an edited form on United Artists LP. Now, digitally remixed from the original three-track tapes, this Blue Note reissue presents the full concert experience with all the raw energy and creative interplay that defined Mingus’s music. All compositions on the album are by Charles Mingus, except for “In a Mellow Tone” by Duke Ellington.
Product Features
Format & Audio Quality
- Live Concert Capture: Enjoy an unedited, full-length performance from one of Mingus's most celebrated concerts.
- High-Fidelity Remastering: Digitally remixed from the original three-track tapes using state-of-the-art 24-bit technology to preserve the warmth and detail of the historic recording.
- Dynamic Sound: Experience the nuances of a live performance, from the spontaneous solos to the collective power of a large ensemble.
Musicians & Instrumentation
- Charles Mingus: Bassist, composer, and bandleader extraordinaire.
- Featured Soloists:
- Trumpets: Clark Terry and Richard Williams
- Alto Saxophones: Eric Dolphy, Charles McPherson, and Charlie Mariano
- Tenor Saxophone: Zoot Sims
- Trombone: Britt Woodman
- Pianos: Jaki Byard and Toshiko Akiyoshi
- Plus additional celebrated musicians (complete personnel listing available inside the CD booklet).
Production & Packaging
- Originally Recorded: For United Artists Records in 1962 with a unique live energy that has defined Mingus’s legacy.
- Reissue Highlights:
- Digitally remixed to bring out every detail of the session.
- Includes previously unissued alternate takes (denoted by **).
- Contains original titles as used on the original United Artists LP release.
Interesting Facts
Historic Concert Experience
- Unedited Concert: This release features the complete concert, providing listeners with the full historical context and emotional depth of Mingus’s live performance.
- Pioneering Remix: The digital remixing process by Malcolm Addey breathes new life into the original three-track tapes, making it possible for modern audiences to experience the concert with exceptional clarity.
Celebrated Collaborations
- All-Star Lineup: Alongside Mingus’s formidable bass and compositional prowess, the presence of notable jazz legends such as Eric Dolphy and Clark Terry enhances the concert’s overall impact.
- Innovative Compositions: All tracks, except for the Duke Ellington classic “In a Mellow Tone,” are original Mingus compositions, reflecting his unique approach to jazz and his ability to blend structured composition with spontaneous improvisation.
Track Listing
- FREEDOM Part One – 3:45
- FREEDOM Part Two (aka Clark in the Dark) – 3:11
- OSMOTIN’ – 2:47 (previously unissued)
- EPITAPH – Part One – 7:00
- PEGGY’S BLUE SKYLIGHT – 5:17 (previously unissued)
- EPITAPH – Part Two – 5:08
- MY SEARCH – 8:06
- PORTRAIT – 4:31
- DUKE’S CHOICE (aka Don’t Come Back) – 5:09
- PLEASE DON'T COME BACK FROM THE MOON – 7:22
- IN A MELLOTONE (aka Finale) – 8:18
- EPITAPH – Part One (Alternate Take) – 7:22 (previously unissued)
Note: All compositions are by Charles Mingus except “In a Mellow Tone” by Duke Ellington.
Publishers / Release Information
Originally recorded for United Artists Records and reissued by Blue Note Records in 1994, The Complete Town Hall Concert holds an iconic status in jazz history. This CD has been carefully remixed and remastered to serve both as a collector’s item and an immersive musical experience that highlights Mingus’s innovative contributions to jazz.
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