Giant Steps

Hosted by Howard Feldstein

PLAYLIST FOR GIANT STEPS
Wednesday, April 26, 2000

Today’s edition of Giant Steps is devoted to Charles Mingus, who was born April 22, 1922, and died January 5, 1979.  A talented bassist (as well as pianist and cellist) who rose to prominence during the bebop revolution, he is best known as composer, arranger, and leader of small groups from the 1950s – 70s.  He was known for his strong personality and passion for creative music.  His autobiography is titled “Beneath the Underdog.”  Today’s show includes 3 reminiscences by flute/sax player Buddy Collette.

Artist-Song-Album-Label-Date
 

  • Charles Mingus-Take the A Train-Mingus Revisited-Emarcy-5/25/60

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  • Charles Mingus-East Coasting-East Coasting-Bethlehem-8/57
  • Charles Mingus-Dizzy Moods-Mingus 3-Roulette-7/9/57
  • Charles Mingus-Jump Monk-At the Bohemia-Debut-12/23/55
  • Miles Davis-Miles Ahead-Blue Haze-Prestige-5/19/53

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  • Charles Mingus-Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams-Reincarnation of a Lovebird-Candid-

    •          12/11/60
  • Buddy Collette-Meeting Charles Mingus-A Jazz Audio Biography-Issues-1993/4
  • Charles Mingus-Purple Heart-Jazz Workshop-Savoy-10/31/54
  • Duke Ellington-Switch Blade-Money Jungle-United Artists/Blue Note-9/17/62
  • Charles Mingus-Mood Indigo-Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus-Impulse-9/20/63

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  • Charles Mingus-Prayer for Passive Resistance-Mingus at Antibes-Atlantic-7/13/60
  • Charles Mingus-Opus 4-Mingus Moves-Atlantic-10/29/73
  • Charles Mingus-Oh Lord Don’t Let ‘em Drop That Atomic Bomb on Me-Oh Yeah-

    •     Atlantic-11/6/61
  • Miles Davis-Easy Living-Blue Moods-Debut-7/8/55

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  • Buddy Collette-Charles Mingus-A Jazz Audio Biography-Issues-1993/4

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  • Charles Mingus-Clark in the Dark-Complete Town Hall Concert-United Artists/Blue

    •     Note-10/12/62
  • Charles Mingus-Hora Decubitus-Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus-Impulse-

    •     9/20/63
     
  • Charles Mingus-Weird Nightmare-Mingus Revisited-Candid-5/25/60
  • Charles Mingus-Bugs- Reincarnation of a Lovebird-Candid-11/11/60
  • Charles Mingus-Better Git Hit in Your Soul-3 or 4 Shades of Blue-Atlantic-3/9/77
  • Charles Mingus/Bud Powell/Max Roach-Bassically Speaking-Jazz at Massey Hall (aka

    •     The Greatest Jazz Concert Ever)-Debut-5/15/53
     
  • Buddy Collette-Mingus’ End-A Jazz Audio Biography-Issues-1993/4
  • Charles Mingus-So Long Eric-His Final Work-Gateway-11/6/77

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  • Charles Mingus-Roland Kirk’s Message-Mingus Plays Piano-Impulse-7/30/63
  • Charles Mingus-Theme For Lester Young-Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus-

    •     Impulse-9/20/63
  • Charles Mingus-II BS-Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus-Impulse-9/20/63

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