Charles Mingus – A Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music And Poetry (2LP)
Bass – Charles Mingus [click here to see more vinyl featuring Charles Mingus]
Drums – Dannie Richmond
Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Shafi Hadi
Trombone – Jimmy Knepper
Piano – Bob Hammer (A1), Horace Parlan (A2 to B3) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Horace Parlan]
Trumpet – Bill Hardman (A2), Clarence Shaw (A1, B1 to B3)
Narrative - Elder and Hughes (A1)
Written by Charles Mingus (all tracks except C2 and D1), Dizzy Gillespie (C2), Charles Parker (D1)
2 LPs, gatefold jacket
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : Black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Pallas
Label : New Land
Original label : Bethlehem
Recorded in October 1957 in New York City
Produced by Jeff Palo
Reissue Produced by James Batsford
Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
Liner Notes by Bob Hammer, Nat Hentoff
Photography by Burt Goldblatt, Paul Hoeffler
Originally released in May 1959
Reissued in October 2022
Tracks:
Side A:
- Scenes In The City
- Nouroog
Side B:
- New York Sketchbook
- Duke's Choice
- Slippers
Side C:
- Slippers (Alternate Version)
- Woody 'N' You
Side D:
- Billie's Bounce
- Scenes In The City (Single Edit)
Reviews:
“Despite its title, this album doesn't contain poetry, nor is it a "symposium." What it does have is a memorable narration by Lonnie Elder on "Scenes in the City" (one of the best collaborations of spoken word and jazz). There are four obscure Charles Mingus compositions for his sextet (which consists of the bassist/leader, trombonist Jimmy Knepper, Shafi Hadi on tenor and alto, either Bill Hardman or Clarence Shaw on trumpet, pianist Horace Parlan, and drummer Dannie Richmond). There are also three previously unreleased performances, including a run-through of Dizzy Gillespie's "Wouldn't You." An excellent set of challenging yet often accessible music.” AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Ratings :
AllMusic : 3 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.48 / 5