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Mingus Mingus Mingus (5 stars)
Oh the feeling of excitement I got when I saw that this was available for Pre-order. Don't hesitate. Get it! Why the hell would you even bother to hear what review I have to give? Its Charles Mingus and Co. I got nothing on these guys... this stuff is too good.

Biography

Born: April 22, 1922 in Nogales, AZ
Genre: Jazz
Years Active: '40s, '50s, '60s, '70s

Irascible, demanding, bullying, and probably a genius, Charles Mingus cut himself a uniquely iconoclastic path through jazz in the middle of the 20th century, creating a legacy that became universally lauded only after he was no longer around to bug people. As a bassist, he knew few peers, blessed with a powerful tone and pulsating sense of rhythm, capable of elevating the instrument into the front line of a band. But had he been just a string player, few would know his name today. Rather, he was...

Top Albums By Charles Mingus
A Modern Symp...	East Coasting...	Mingus Ah Um	The Quintet: ...	Mingus, Mingu...

	Name	Artist	Time	Price
1.	Scenes in the City (Remastered)	Charles Mingus	11:19	Album Only
2.	Nouroog (Remastered)	Charles Mingus	5:03	$0.99
3.	New York Sketchbook (Remastered)	Charles Mingus	8:29	$0.99
4.	Duke's Choice (Remastered)	Charles Mingus	6:25	$0.99
5.	Slippers (Remastered)	Charles Mingus	3:28	$0.99

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