This 1976 live recording captures Mingus in a typically fiery, yet unexpectedly cohesive, performance at the Juan-les-Pins Jazz Festival.
- The album was recorded on July 20, 1976, at the Gala di Antibes.
- The release features an expanded lineup including alto saxophonist Ricky Ford and legendary trumpeter/vocalist Don Cherry.
- Mingus's extended performance of "Haitian Fight Song" is a highlight, showcasing his improvisational prowess and the band's tight musicianship.
Charles Mingus was an American jazz composer, bandleader, and bassist. He was a central figure in the jazz avant-garde.
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