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Charles Mingus: Blues & Roots

4 April 1960 · 67 YEARS

Blues & Roots

Charles Mingus

Every note pulses with raw, gospel-inspired energy. The compositions act as a direct dialogue between instruments, filled with spontaneous fire.

Recorded with a large group, the music bridges the gap between different musical traditions. It remains a display of how to manage complex arrangements while retaining an improvisational soul.

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