Mingus,Charles Blues & Roots CD

Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this album from the Jazz great. Contains Charles Mingus' complete original album Blues & Roots, which was almost entirely based on the Blues. Mostly improvised on the spot (Mingus didn't explain the basics of each tune to the musicians until the last minute), Blues & Roots was highly praised during it's time, and has since become a true classic. As a bonus, we have added the master takes and the alternate to the Blues recorded during a rare studio session produced by Mingus in 1957 for one of his favorite sidemen, Shafi Hadi also featuring Pepper Adams and Dannie Richmond. Essential Jazz Classics.

1. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 5:42 2. Cryin' Blues 5:02 3. Moanin' 8:02 4. Tensions 6:30 5. My Jelly Roll Soul 6:49 6. E's Flat Ah's Flat Too 6:42 7. We Got Blue [Take 1] 3:59* 8. Stella By Starlight [Take 5] 3:57* 9. Untitled Original Composition [Take 5] 4:36* 10. Autumn in New York 5:08* 11. Long Ago and Far Away 3:20* 12. Joldi 5:12* 13. We Got Blue [Take 2] 4:03*