Mingus in Europe [Limited Edition]

Charles Mingus | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 22, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 1964
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Limited Edition
• Label: Enja
• ASIN: B000005C6S
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #215,815 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #91 in Music > Indie Music > Jazz > Avant-Garde

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Genre: Jazz Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 15-NOV-2005

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars classic mingus-dolphy collaboration, July 19, 2001

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gratefulshrink (NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Europe (Audio CD)

The other review here refers to Vol 2. of this live material (and is also listed under that title). I'm sure that reviewer would sing equally high praises for the material on this disc. The jams on this are a bit more extended, giving Dolphy more time to stretch out. Highly recommended for anybody wishing to explore Dolphy, or fill out their Mingus collection.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blown away!, December 4, 2000

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P. Chiu "misterpc" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mingus in Europe (Audio CD)

Mingus in Europe has to be one of the greatest live jazz recordings in my mind. The first track "Orange was the Colour of her Dress then Blue Silk" is a true testiment to Mingus' composition skills and how his style allows for such a versatile group of musicians. Clifford Jordan's solo in this first track is truly a one of those "feel good" moments in jazz. The simple chorus allows for a mellow mood with sudden excitment in regular intervals. Eric Dolphy wails out a wacky message on his bass clarinet with lines of genius that make you chuckle. The quality of the sound on this live recording is also amazing. The only other live recording that sounds just as good to me is the Thelonious Monk Quartet - Live at the IT Club which is another amazing album. I would recommend Mingus in Europe to anyone who appreciates the rawness of live jazz.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I was in the audience in Wuppertal Elberfeldt for this, March 8, 2003

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[e-mail] (Prince Edward Island Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Europe (Audio CD)

This concert changed my life. It was because of this concert that I became a serious jazz musician. One thing though. The list of personel for this recording is wrong or at least incomplete. Johnny Coles was on trumpet, and in fact Clifford Jordon did not make the date which was in the afternoon. The place was so full that there wasn't anyplace to sit. People were standing. Also as an encore Mingus and Dolphy played 'What Love' The audience, including myself were openly crying with the emotion they created. At the end there was very little applause because people were just knocked out. They were quietly talking amongst themselves. The emotion was just unreal. In all the jazz experience I have had since, which includes working for Duke. Nothing comes close. All I can do is to try to recreate the emotion in my gigs. Talk about 'Better get hit in your soul.'
Of all the jazz records ever produced including Trane or Miles. Then this has to be one of the best three ever recorded. Sheer magic. listen to it.
Sincerely
Grahame Rhodes