Mingus In Europe Volume II - Charles Mingus Quintet* Featuring Eric Dolphy - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Recorded during a fertile period in 1964, 'Mingus In Europe Volume II' captures Charles Mingus and his remarkable quintet—featuring the visionary Eric Dolphy—at the peak of their creative powers. This album isn’t just a live jazz record; it’s a vivid document of musical risk-taking, where boundaries dissolve and each performance becomes a living, breathing creation. Mingus’s thunderous bass and ever-inventive compositions provide the backbone, while Dolphy’s explosive reeds take flight, spiraling into realms few dared to explore. The chemistry is palpable, especially in the extended improvisations that reveal both tension and camaraderie on stage. For collectors and jazz devotees, this album isn’t just a masterclass in musicianship—it’s a snapshot of a crucial turning point, when European audiences witnessed American jazz reinvent itself in real time. Every track crackles with the urgency and unpredictability that define Mingus’s legacy, making this pressing essential for anyone drawn to the untamed edge of jazz. 'Mingus In Europe Volume II' is more than an album—it’s an invitation to experience the spirit of improvisation at its most fearless and inspired. Track List: A1 - Orange Was The Colour Of Her Dress Then Blue Silk - 17:00 A2 - Sophisticated Lady - 3:44 B1 - AT-FW-YOU - 5:09 B2 - Charlemagne - 11:32