Cover of Charles Mingus Blues & Roots
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For fans of charles mingus, lovers of jazz fusion, bebop, and free jazz, and listeners seeking powerful, emotionally charged music
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The quintessential low frequencies. Those that dive deep into the stomach before hitting the head. The dirty and muddy groove of a true genius. Mingus doesn't think. He acts. And jazz is a magnificent negro woman, tired of tenderness, waiting for that thrust that will make her twist over herself in a cry of pleasure.

Beyond any stylistic categorization - bebop? Free? Swing? Blues? Funk?... What? - a gaping, provocative, blasphemous, and erotomaniac music. The precise hits of a heavyweight champion, winning the title. Essential.

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Charles Mingus' Blues & Roots is a masterful jazz album defined by deep, stomach-hitting bass and a gritty, powerful groove. The music defies traditional genre labels, embodying a provocative and raw sound full of emotion and genius. Its forceful and emotive style creates a unique jazz experience that captivates listeners and highlights Mingus' extraordinary musicianship.

Tracklist Videos

01   Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting (05:42)

02   Cryin' Blues (05:02)

03   Moanin' (08:02)

04   Tensions (06:30)

05   My Jelly Roll Soul (06:49)

06   E's Flat Ah's Flat Too (06:41)

Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus (1922–1979) was an American jazz double bassist, composer, and bandleader, widely regarded as one of jazz’s major figures. Reviews highlight his intense personality, his blend of rigorous composition with collective improvisation, and a sound rooted in blues and gospel while reaching toward freer forms.
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