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Charles Mingus

The Rarest On Debut - Mingus Newly Discovered (LP)

Label: Debut Records, Mythic Sound

Format: LP

Genre: Jazz

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€8.90
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** Rare original copies. Original 1987 LP pressing on Mythic Sounds, numbered edition. Unplayed copies from a dead-stock, minor wear due to ageing on covers. Comes with original hype sticker ** A remarkable addition to the legacy of Charles Mingus, The Rarest On Debut – Mingus Newly Discovered unveils previously unknown studio sessions from September 1957 in New York City, now available in a strictly limited edition of 1,000 hand-numbered copies. This release is a treasure for collectors and jazz enthusiasts alike, shining a light on a pivotal moment in Mingus’s career as both composer and bandleader. The album features Mingus on bass, joined by an extraordinary ensemble: Pepper Adams (baritone saxophone), Wynton Kelly (piano), Dannie Richmond (drums), Shafi Hadi (tenor saxophone), and Clarence Shaw (trumpet). Across two sides, listeners are treated to a wealth of rare takes and alternate versions, including multiple interpretations of “Autumn In New York” and “Long Ago And Far Away,” as well as the Mingus original “We Got Blue” and the extended, exploratory suite “Joldi,” penned by Shafi Hadi.

Each track captures the group’s dynamic interplay and Mingus’s restless creativity, offering a window into the improvisational process with false starts, rehearsals, and evolving arrangements. The mono recording, presented in a deluxe heavy card jacket with original artwork by Guy Harloff and art direction from Igino Maj, preserves the warmth and immediacy of the original tapes.

The Rarest On Debut – Mingus Newly Discovered is more than a collection of outtakes; it is a vital document of jazz history, revealing the spontaneity, virtuosity, and spirit that defined Mingus’s late 1950s ensembles. For fans and collectors, this LP is an essential addition to the Mingus discography-a rare opportunity to experience the discovery of new jazz treasures, decades after they were first captured.

 
 

 

Details
File under: Cool Jazz
Cat. number: MSLP 003
Year: 1987
Notes:
September 1957/NYC Limited to 1000 copies.

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