Charles Mingus - East Coasting (Mono, 2014 Remaster)
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Charles Mingus - Bass [click here to see more vinyl featuring Charles Mingus]
Bill Evans - Piano [click here to see more vinyl featuring Bill Evans]
Shafi Hadi - Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
Dannie Richmond - Drums
Jimmy Knepper - Trombone
Clarence Shaw - Trumpet
Written by Charles Mingus (A2-3, B1-3), Eubie Blake (A1), Andy Razaf (A1)
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape: YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Mono
Studio
Record Press : GZ Media
Label: Bethlelem
Original Label : Bethlelem
Recorded 6th August 1957 in New York City
Produced by George Avakian
Re-mastering by Ray Staff at Air Mastering, Lyndhurst Hall, London
Originally released in 1957
Reissued in January 2023
Tracks :
Side A:
- Memories of You
- East Coasting
- West Coast Ghost
Side B:
- Celia
- Conversation
- Fifty-First Street Blues
Reviews :
« One of Charles Mingus' lesser-known band sessions, this lyrical set of five originals (plus the standard "Memories of You") features his usual sidemen of the period (trombonist Jimmy Knepper, trumpeter Clarence Shaw, Shafi Hadi on tenor and alto, and drummer Dannie Richmond), along with pianist Bill Evans. The music stretches the boundaries of bop, is never predictable and, even if this is not one of Mingus' more acclaimed dates, it is well worth acquiring for the playing is quite stimulating. » AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Charles Mingus is usually known for his wild, soulful and avant-garde compositions. "East Coasting" is mellow by comparison, but it still cooks on a musical level. The Mingus touches are there; the trombone, drummer Danny Richmond and of course the dark emotional undercurrent looms large, too. The personnel are all Mingus regulars, except for pianist Bill Evans, who would not be described as "soulful" in the traditional sense, but his introverted and sensitive style works well with Mingus's music. His playing on "West Coast Ghost" (the album's stand-out track) and "Celia" are two examples of Evans' ability to understand an artist's musical vision and play accordingly in his own beautifully original style.
"East Coasting" sounds like the prototypical 1950s jazz recording. It's something one would hear in an attic converted to a bedroom where an artist or lonely soul might live. It's what a lot of people might believe Jazz would or should sound like. Highly recommended to Jazz lovers and perhaps more importantly- to young people who have just been blown away by Kerouac's novel "On the Road" and have become interested in exploring Jazz. "East Coasting" will allow them to get a taste of lost creative America. S. Wynn
Ratings :
AllMusic: 4 / 5 , Discogs : 4.36 / 5