Mingus Orchestra December 27, 2010

“Among the giants of jazz, Charles Mingus ranged the furthest stylistically. While focusing on bop, es¬pecially hard bop, his performances explored all of the other main currents in jazz – the New Orleans style, swing, free jazz and fusion – and other genres as well – blues, rhythm & blues, boogie–woogie, and gospel music.” (Barry Kernfeld, from The Blackwell Guide To Recorded Jazz)