CHARLES MINGUS - Mingus Ah Um (Reissue) - LP - 180g Black Vinyl

LP - 180g Pure Virgin Black Vinyl Reissue

Mingus Ah Um is among the most revered works in the Charles Mingus catalogue—described by The Penguin Guide to Jazz as "an extended tribute to ancestors" and awarded their rare Crown distinction. Deeply personal and emotionally resonant, the album distils Mingus’ wide-ranging influences into a powerful set of compositions that have since become standards.

'Better Git It in Your Soul' channels the gospel music and fiery sermons of Mingus’ childhood in Watts, while the elegiac 'Goodbye Pork Pie Hat' pays tribute to the recently deceased saxophonist Lester Young. This is Mingus in full command—celebratory, sorrowful, and utterly singular.

Tracklist: 

A1. Better Get It In Your Soul [7:23]
A2. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat [5:44]
A3. Boogie Stop Shuffle [5:03]
A4. Self-Portrait in Three Colors [3:10]
A5. Open Letter to Duke [5:51]

B1. Bird Calls [6:18]
B2. Fables of Faubus [8:14]
B3. Pussy Cat Dues [9:15]
B4. Jelly Roll [6:17]