Mingus Ah Um [LP]

Charles Mingus - Mingus Ah Um [LP]

Released in 1959, Mingus Ah Um is a landmark jazz masterpiece that showcases Charles Mingus's genius for blending gospel, blues, and hard bop into complex, soul-stirring compositions. The album features iconic tributes to his musical heroes, such as "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" and "Fables of Faubus," solidifying it's place as a definitive record of the post-bop era.

    Tracks:

    1 Better Git It in Your Soul
    2 Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
    3 Boogie Stop Shuffle
    4 Self-Portrait in Three Colors
    5 Open Letter to Duke
    6 Bird Calls
    7 Fables of Faubus
    8 Pussy Cat Dues
    9 Jelly Roll