Charles Mingus Sextet With Eric Dolphy

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Recorded on March 18, 1964--more than two weeks prior to the April 4 Town Hall concert that launched a historic European tour--this concert followed a two-month extended engagement at New York's landmark club, The Five Spot. The opportunity to play together for an extended time is invaluable in bringing out the best in an ensemble. Cornell 1964 is a testament to that fact, offering the concert debuts of compositions honed to perfection during that engagement. The rhythm section had been together for some time: Byard had been with Mingus since 1962 and drummer Dannie Richmond first joined him in 1956. Dolphy first played with Mingus in 1949 and again in the early 1960s. Tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan was an occasional substitute who fit in so well that Mingus expanded the group to a sextet. One of Mingus' favorite trumpet players, Johnny Coles, completed the ensemble. Cornell 1964 is not only significant in marking the debuts of some of Mingus' most important pieces, it stands on its own as one of the finest performances ever recorded by that group. The pure jubilation and palpable exultation of this performance is on display throughout the two-plus hours of music. The joyous sense of fun that emanates throughout the concert never undermines the commitment and seriousness of the musicians. At the core of it all is Mingus, whose utter delight is displayed through his exchanges with the audience, shouting encouragement to the band, singing, hollering and voicing his unfetter

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Cornell 1964

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Cornell 1964 [Disc 2]

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Cornell 1964 (Disc 2)

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Cornell 1964 Disc 1

Cornell 1964 (Disc 1)

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Cornell 1964 Disc 2

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Cornell 1964 (Blue Note - 2007)

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Charles Mingus Sextet

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Blue Note Records Presents Somethin' New (Jazz Sampler 2007)

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