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  • AMG Review of Mingus at Carnegie Hall

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    Stuart Kremsky
    All Music Guide

    Atlantic Records, somewhat perversely, chose to release two performances from this concert that had the strongest aura of "jam session" about them. But the show included a solid opening set by the working band of the time, as well as a freer finale, all of which remains unissued. This is a fun 45 minutes, particularly for the jovial interplay between saxophonists Kirk and Adams, but in its released form, only hints at the strength of The Jazz Workshop in 1974.

Charles Mingus: Mingus At Carnegie Hall [Album Review]
5 months ago

Jazz never fails to amaze me. Just when I think I've figured out an artist, they throw a curve ball and once again I'm blown away. In shopping for jazz albums there are a few things I keep in mind: I love classic staple artists like Charles Mingus, but I also have a [...]

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Charles Mingus: Mingus At Carnegie Hall [Album Review]
5 months ago

Jazz never fails to amaze me. Just when I think I've figured out an artist, they throw a curve ball and once again I'm blown away. In shopping for jazz albums there are a few things I keep in mind: I love classic staple artists like Charles Mingus, but I also have a [...]

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