Charles Mingus: Mingus, Mingus, Mingus, Mingus, Mingus

Produced by Impulse! A&R director Bob Thiele in 1963, this recording is a major showcase of the talented Charles Mingus as a bassist, pianist and writer. In his 1963 original liner notes, critic-at-large Nat Hentoff said that of all the musicians, it is impossible to remain indifferent to Mingus. This recording more than any other testifies to Hentoff's claim. More so today than in 60's, there is truly only one Mingus, Mingus, Mingus, Mingus, Mingus.

Originally released in 1963.

Charles Mingus, bass, piano, vocals
Jay Berliner, guitar
Don Butterfield, trombone, tuba
Jaki Byard, piano
Eric Dolphy, flute, alto saxophone
Rolf Ericson, trumpet
Booker Ervin, tenor saxophone
Dick Hafer, clarinet, flute, oboe, tenor saxophone
Quentin Jackson, trombone
Charlie Mariano, alto saxophone
Walter Perkins, drums
Eddie Preston, trumpet
Jerome Richardson, flute, baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone
Dannie Richmond, drums
Richard Gene Williams, trumpet
Britt Woodman, trombone