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Jazz In Detroit / Strata Concert Gallery / 46 Selden

Charles Mingus

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Release Date:  01 March 2019

Label:  Bbe Music / Barely Breaking Even

Packaging Type:  Box Set

No of Units:  5

Barcode:  730003145322

Genres:  Jazz  

Release Date:  01 March 2019

Label:  Bbe Music / Barely Breaking Even

Packaging Type:  Box Set

No of Units:  5

Barcode:  730003145315

Genres:  Jazz  

  • Description

    EXCLUSIVE: THE LOST TAPES!!MINGUS MEETS STRATA: LIVE FROM THE GALLERY

    "I'm trying to play the truth of what I am. The reason it's difficult is because I'm changing all the time." Charles MingusThe radical discovery by Amir Abdullah of 5 two-track master tapes in the care of Hermine Brooks -- widow of innovative Detroit drummer Roy Brooks - of the Charles Mingus Quintet recorded live in Detroit at Strata Concert Gallery is cause for some serious celebration.These electrifying recordings took place during Mingus' week-long residency in February 1973. They were broadcast live by drummer/producer and broadcaster Robert "Bud" Spangler for WDET FM - a public radio station dedicated to jazz - from Kenny and Barbara Cox's multi-purpose home for Strata Records at 46 Selden. Entrance to the gig was $5 dollars in advance and $6 on the door.By the early Seventies Mingus' militant musings, volatile character and hugely innovative musical offerings had already earned him global notoriety. He'd played with the Bird, Dizzy, Max Roach, Duke Ellington and had released universally acclaimed albums as a leader like 'Blues & Roots', Oh Yeah' and 'Black Saint & The Sinner Lady'. This gig - one of a Jazz In Detroit series that also included Keith Jarrett, Tribe and Herbie Hancock - took place a few months after the release of Mingus' "third stream" masterpiece 'Let My Children Hear Music'.The music on these tapes is blazing. According to the late Roy Brooks, the band - which included himself and fellow Detroit trumpeter Joe Gardner - had not long returned from playing two tours in Europe. Fresh to the quintet was stellar pianist Don Pullen and listening to these recordings Pullen's church-driven power, blues sensibility and harmonic sophistication perfectly complements the bassist's own vision. On tenor saxophone we have the soulful and innovative John Stubblefield. Like Pullen he was a recent recruit. Unfortunately, the saxophonist's time with Mingus lasted a mere 5 months: "I got in a fight with Mingus and I shouldn't have!"

    Description

    EXCLUSIVE: THE LOST TAPES!!MINGUS MEETS STRATA: LIVE FROM THE GALLERY"

    I'm trying to play the truth of what I am. The reason it's difficult is because I'm changing all the time." Charles MingusThe radical discovery by Amir Abdullah of 5 two-track master tapes in the care of Hermine Brooks -- widow of innovative Detroit drummer Roy Brooks - of the Charles Mingus Quintet recorded live in Detroit at Strata Concert Gallery is cause for some serious celebration.These electrifying recordings took place during Mingus' week-long residency in February 1973. They were broadcast live by drummer/producer and broadcaster Robert "Bud" Spangler for WDET FM - a public radio station dedicated to jazz - from Kenny and Barbara Cox's multi-purpose home for Strata Records at 46 Selden. Entrance to the gig was $5 dollars in advance and $6 on the door.By the early Seventies Mingus' militant musings, volatile character and hugely innovative musical offerings had already earned him global notoriety. He'd played with the Bird, Dizzy, Max Roach, Duke Ellington and had released universally acclaimed albums as a leader like 'Blues & Roots', Oh Yeah' and 'Black Saint & The Sinner Lady'. This gig - one of a Jazz In Detroit series that also included Keith Jarrett, Tribe and Herbie Hancock - took place a few months after the release of Mingus' "third stream" masterpiece 'Let My Children Hear Music'.The music on these tapes is blazing. According to the late Roy Brooks, the band - which included himself and fellow Detroit trumpeter Joe Gardner - had not long returned from playing two tours in Europe. Fresh to the quintet was stellar pianist Don Pullen and listening to these recordings Pullen's church-driven power, blues sensibility and harmonic sophistication perfectly complements the bassist's own vision. On tenor saxophone we have the soulful and innovative John Stubblefield. Like Pullen he was a recent recruit. Unfortunately, the saxophonist's time with Mingus lasted a mere 5 months: "I got in a fight with Mingus and I shouldn't have!"

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Pithecanthropus Erectus

      Side 2

      • 1. Pithecanthropus Erectus (continued)

      Disc 2

      Side 1

      • 1. The Man Who Never Sleeps

      Side 2

      • 1. Peggy's Blue Skylight

      Disc 3

      Side 1

      • 1. Introduction by Bud Spangler / Celia

      Side 2

      • 1. Celia

      Disc 4

      Side 1

      • 1. C Jam Blues

      Side 2

      • 1. C Jam Blues (continued)

      Disc 5

      Side 1

      • 1. Orange Was the Color of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk

      Side 2

      • 1. Dizzy Profile