Arguably one of the greatest musicians and composers in the history of Jazz, Charlie Mingus was a bassist, pianist, composer, arranger and band leader. Before finding fame in his own right, he played with many of the world’s greatest musicians as a sideman.

This set features him playing on sides from Russell Jacquet, Howard McGhee, Ernie Andrews, Dinah Washington, Lionel Hampton, Oscar Pettiford, Charlie Parker, Quincy Jones & Duke Ellington as well as early studio bands of his own.

The original 78s of many of these sides are extremely rare and many have not been re-issued until now.

This set is a must for jazz fans and a tribute to Minguss artistry and versatility.

PENNY’S WORTH OF BOOGIE – Russell Jacquet and Orchestra
DEEP MEDITATION – Howard McGhee Sextet
SWINGIN’ AN ECHO – Charles Mingus Sextette
LADIES LULLABY – The Jacque Rabbit
DON’T LET THE SUN CATCH YOU CRYING – Ernie Andrews with Wilbert Baranco Trio
BAGGIN’ THE BOOGIE – Bob Mosley and His All Stars
ALL OR NOTHING BLUES – Dinah Washington with Lucky Thompson’s All Stars
BARANCO BOOGIE – Wilbert Baranco and His Rhythm Bombardiers
ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET – Ivie Anderson and Her All Stars
HOGGIN’ – Howard McGhee and His Orchestra
G-ING WITH GENE – Gene Morris Quintet
MINGUS FINGERS (MINGUS FINGUS) – Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra
CHEROKEE – Lionel Hampton and His Sextet
SPOOKY BOOGIE – Curley Hamner and His Orchestra
SAY IT ISN’T SO – Baron Mingus and His Rhythm
MOVE – The Red Norvo Trio
JEEPERS CREEPERS – Charles Mingus – Spaulding Givens Duo
I’M BEGINNING TO SEE THE LIGHT – Oscar Pettiford Quartet
IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT – Charlie Parker Quartet with Gil Evans Orchestra
SHINE ON HARVEST MOON – Sonny Stitt with Johnny Richards’ Orchestra
WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE – J. J. Johnson & Kai Winding
EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY – Jimmy Scott
A SLEEPING BEE – Quincy Jones and His Orchestra
WHEN YOUR LOVER HAS GONE – Teddy Charles Quartet
WRAP YOUR TROUBLES IN DREAMS – Jazz Artists Guild
A LITTLE MAX (AKA PARFAIT) – Duke Ellington