This 1993 release features the Mingus Big Band performing new arrangements of Charles Mingus compositions, showcasing their dynamic approach to his complex and challenging music.
- Recorded in New York City, the album was produced by Jean-Charles Carré and released on the Dreyfus Jazz label.
- The album features arrangements of classic Mingus tunes such as "Moanin'", "Haitian Fight Song", and "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat".
- This was the ensemble's debut album, establishing their presence in the contemporary jazz scene.
The Mingus Big Band is a jazz ensemble formed in 1991 to perform the music of the late bassist and composer Charles Mingus. They continue to tour and record his extensive catalog.
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