Mingus Plays Piano by Charles Mingus - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

This album is unique in Mingus' enormous catalog. As the title indicates, the famous bassist takes to the ivories solo to give life to his dazzling improvisational art. At first it seems odd to hear Mingus without one of his trademark interactive and exploratory ensembles. But the sensibility that he brings to this collection of piano pieces bears all the signs of the composer's genius. In the first piece, "Myself When I Am Real," turbulence and aching beauty merge in Mingus' spontaneous unfolding of phrases. Such standards as "Body and Soul" and "Memories of You" are given personal, harmonically intriguing readings that blend in seamlessly with a Mingus original like "Old Portrait." In many ways, it is a treat to hear the artist working in this pared-down, quieter atmosphere, as it allows one to concentrate more intently upon the range and compositional brilliance of this incomparable figure.
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1. Myself When I Am Real

by Charles Mingus

Primary Artist: Charles Mingus; Main Performer
Composer: Charles Mingus; Composer
Producer: Bob Thiele
George Douglas; Production
Recording: Bob Simpson; Production
Studio Personnel: Bob Simpson; Production

2. I Can't Get Started

by Charles Mingus

Primary Artist: Charles Mingus; Main Performer
Composer: Vernon Duke; Composer
Author: Ira Gershwin; Production
Producer: George Douglas
Bob Thiele; Production
Recording: Bob Simpson; Production
Studio Personnel: Bob Simpson; Production

3. Body And Soul

by Charles Mingus

Primary Artist: Charles Mingus; Main Performer
Composer: John W. Green; Composer
Author: Robert Sour
Edward Heyman; Production
Producer: Bob Thiele
George Douglas; Production
Recording: Bob Simpson; Production
Studio Personnel: Bob Simpson; Production

4. Roland Kirk's Message

by Charles Mingus

Primary Artist: Charles Mingus; Main Performer
Composer: Charles Mingus; Composer
Producer: Bob Thiele
George Douglas; Production
Recording: Bob Simpson; Production
Studio Personnel: Bob Simpson; Production

5. Memories Of You

by Charles Mingus

Composer: Eubie Blake
Andy Razaf; Composer
Primary Artist: Charles Mingus; Main Performer
Lyricist: Eubie Blake
Andy Razaf; Composer
Producer: Bob Thiele
George Douglas; Production
Recording: Bob Simpson; Production
Studio Personnel: Bob Simpson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Andy Razaf
Eubie Blake; Other

6. She's Just Miss Popular Hybrid

by Charles Mingus

Primary Artist: Charles Mingus; Main Performer
Composer: Charles Mingus; Composer
Producer: Bob Thiele
George Douglas; Production
Recording: Bob Simpson; Production
Studio Personnel: Bob Simpson; Production

7. Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then Silk Blues

by Charles Mingus

Primary Artist: Charles Mingus; Main Performer
Composer: Charles Mingus; Composer
Producer: Bob Thiele
George Douglas; Production
Recording: Bob Simpson; Production
Studio Personnel: Bob Simpson; Production

8. Meditations For Moses

by Charles Mingus

Primary Artist: Charles Mingus; Main Performer
Composer: Charles Mingus; Composer
Producer: Bob Thiele
George Douglas; Production
Recording: Bob Simpson; Production
Studio Personnel: Bob Simpson; Production

9. Old Portrait

by Charles Mingus

Primary Artist: Charles Mingus; Main Performer
Composer: Charles Mingus; Composer
Producer: Bob Thiele
George Douglas; Production
Recording: Bob Simpson; Production
Studio Personnel: Bob Simpson; Production

10. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You

by Charles Mingus

Composer: George Bassman
Ned Washington; Composer
Primary Artist: Charles Mingus; Main Performer
Lyricist: George Bassman
Ned Washington; Composer
Producer: Bob Thiele
George Douglas; Production
Recording: Bob Simpson; Production
Studio Personnel: Bob Simpson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ned Washington
George Bassman; Other

11. Compositional Theme Story: Medleys, Anthems And Folklore

by Charles Mingus

Primary Artist: Charles Mingus; Main Performer
Composer: Charles Mingus; Composer
Producer: Bob Thiele
George Douglas; Production
Recording: Bob Simpson; Production
Studio Personnel: Bob Simpson; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

50 minutes and 3 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1423x1423 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

4/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Avant-Garde Jazz, Post Bop, Jazz Piano

Label

Impulse!

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1962

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

11105121729