This 1971 live recording captures Mingus and his quintet at the height of their powers, showcasing both his compositional brilliance and his legendary improvisational freedom. The album was posthumously released in 2022, unearthed from Mingus's own archives.
- The album was recorded live at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London on November 14, 1971.
- The release includes liner notes by Mingus's widow, Sue Graham Mingus, and jazz journalist Nat Hentoff.
- The setlist features extended improvisations on Mingus classics such as "The Man Who Could Not Be Defeated" and "Hindsight".
Charles Mingus was an American jazz bassist, composer, bandleader, and pianist. He was a pivotal figure in the development of modern jazz.
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