CHARLES MINGUS - BLUES AND ROOTS (180g LP)

Charles Mingus Blues & Roots on 180g LP

Originally released on Atlantic Records in 1960, Blues & Roots finds jazz legend Charles Mingus in full swing with a nine-piece band tackling the blues, gospel and old-time New Orleans jazz.

"This record is unusual, it presents only one part of my musical world, the blues. A year ago, Nesuhi Ertegün suggested that I record an entire blues album in the style of Haitian Fight Song, because some people, particularly critics, were saying I didn't swing enough. He wanted to give them a barrage of soul music: churchy, blues, swinging, earthy. I thought it over. I was born swinging and clapped my hands in church as a little boy, but I've grown up and I like to do things other than just swing. But blues can do more than just swing. So I agreed." - Charles Mingus/Liner Notes

Charles Mingus Blues & Roots Track Listing:

1.  Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
2.  Cryin' Blues
3.  Moanin'
4.  Tensions
5.  My Jelly Roll Soul
6.  E's Flat Ah's Flat Too