the jazz experiments of charlie mingus

180g vinyl

Originally released as two 10” records called Jazzical Moods, this is one of Mingus’ best records from the 1950s. These 1954 sessions include the work of John LaPorta, Teo Macero, Thad Jones, Jackson Wiley and Clem De Rosa, creating a cool jazz sound that soars over 6 tracks, including a great rendition of “Stormy Weather”.

Track listing - Side A: 1. What Is This Thing Called Love? 2. Minor Intrusion 3. Stormy Weather Side B: 1. Four Hands 2. Thrice Upon A Theme 3. The Spur Of The Moment