At the Bohemia

Charles Mingus | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 1, 1991)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ojc
• ASIN: B000000Y2U
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,180 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cornerstone early Mingus, September 17, 2000

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"wednightprayermeeting" (Bellview, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: At the Bohemia (Audio CD)

Struggling with the rigors of owning and operating a record company, Charles Mingus was hard pressed to squeeze a substantial profit from his works. His little record label Debut was a dream come true, allowing Mingus creative control.

Up until about the time of this album, Mingus was yet to fully blossom as a bandleader. His method of direction changed from having his band members read music off of the paper, to a freer, improv approach. This opened his music immensely.

It is apparent on this album that Mingus was in full hard bop swing. "Jump Monk" is a furiously swinging tune with a catchy theme. "Work Song" is another hard driver, with a nimble, cerebral rhythm.

This is among the best early period Mingus available. Also included in the extensive 12 disk Debut Box with extra tracks from this same date.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite Mingus Album, January 12, 2009

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L. Topper - See all my reviews
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This review is from: At the Bohemia (Audio CD)

This is my favorite Mingus album. I really like the soloists. I had not really heard of George Barrow or Eddie Bert. The music is fun, slightly riotous, and exuberant like so much of Mingus' music, but it is just a little more conventional than so much of pieces that Mingus is famous for. Sometimes, Mingus' style of music is too over the top for me.

Second, it is a fun live concert. It features all of the best qualities of a live concert date including good sound.

If you are not a huge Mingus fan, but you want to dip your toe into the water to see if you could become a Mingus fan, this just might be the record for you.

7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite Mingus, September 3, 2000

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David Adams (Sunnyvale, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: At the Bohemia (Audio CD)

This is my favorite mingus album. I have worn out old albums and tapes listening to it. Music stores have said that the CD version doesn't exist. I am happy to have found it here!