Product details
- Label Mercury
- Artist Charles Mingus
- Series Acoustic Sounds Series
- Format 1LP
- Country Germany
- Released Date 2023
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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Pre-Bird by Charles Mingus.
Charles Mingus delivers transformative artistry in this essential recording.
Musical Analysis:
Charles Mingus leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.
Album Story:
"Pre-Bird," released in 1959, stands as a remarkable testament to Charles Mingus's pioneering approach to jazz. Unlike any other album of its time, "Pre-Bird" serves as a seamless bridge between the emerging avant-garde jazz movement and the traditional forms that paved the way for it. Mingus's masterful compositions, imbued with rich textures and complex rhythms, eschew conventional song structures to create a dynamic tapestry of sound that is both fiercely innovative and deeply rooted in the jazz tradition. With the Mercury label backing this audacious artistic endeavor, listeners can experience a raw, spontaneous energy that mingles orchestral grandeur with a small ensemble's intimacy.
Mingus's bold improvisational style on tracks like "Nostalgia in Times Square" and "Profile of Jackie," accompanied by an ensemble of equally brilliant musicians, paints a vivid picture of the socio-political landscape of the era. The album uniquely captures the essence of a transformative period in music history, one
Pressing Details:
Recorded May 24, 1960 were tracks A4, B2 & B3. Recorded May 25 1960 were tracks A1 to A3, A5, & B1.
A Verve Records release; Originally released in 1961 on Mercury Records © 2023 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Distributed by Universal Music Enterprises, A Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Runouts are etched except "STERLING" is stamped.
Track Listing:
A1. Take The "A" Train (Interpolation: Exactly Like You)
A2. Prayer For Passive Resistance
A3. Eclipse
A4. Mingus Fingus No. 2
A5. Weird Nightmare
B1. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me (Interpolation: I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart)
B2. Bemoanable Lady
B3. Half-Mast Inhibition
Sound Quality:
Exceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Charles Mingus
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Mercury
Catalog Number: B0037368-01
Series: Acoustic Sounds Series
Release Year: 2023
Country: Germany
Condition: Sealed (New)
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