Charles Mingus - Blues & Roots (CD)

Details: Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this album from the Jazz great. Contains Charles Mingus' complete original album Blues & Roots, which was almost entirely based on the Blues. Mostly improvised on the spot (Mingus didn't explain the basics of each tune to the musicians until the last minute), Blues & Roots was highly praised during it's time, and has since become a true classic. As a bonus, we have added the master takes and the alternate to the Blues recorded during a rare studio session produced by Mingus in 1957 for one of his favorite sidemen, Shafi Hadi also featuring Pepper Adams and Dannie Richmond. Essential Jazz Classics.

Tracklist:

1. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 5:42
2. Cryin' Blues 5:02
3. Moanin' 8:02
4. Tensions 6:30
5. My Jelly Roll Soul 6:49
6. E's Flat Ah's Flat Too 6:42
7. We Got Blue [Take 1] 3:59*
8. Stella By Starlight [Take 5] 3:57*
9. Untitled Original Composition [Take 5] 4:36*
10. Autumn in New York 5:08*
11. Long Ago and Far Away 3:20*
12. Joldi 5:12*
13. We Got Blue [Take 2] 4:03*