My Favorite Quintet - Charles Mingus - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Charles Mingus’s 'My Favorite Quintet' is a testament to the restless innovation and raw intensity that made him a pillar of modern jazz. Recorded in 1973 at the historic Strata Concert Gallery in Detroit, this album offers listeners a front-row seat to Mingus’s late-career resurgence with a handpicked group of master improvisers. Joined by the likes of George Adams, Don Pullen, Hamiet Bluiett, and Dannie Richmond, Mingus steers his band through expansive renditions of his classic compositions, including the thunderous 'Fables of Faubus' and soulful 'Orange Was the Color of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk.' What sets this recording apart is the fierce communication within the quintet—every solo feels urgent, every ensemble passage electrified by Mingus’s direction. There’s a palpable sense of risk and reward as the group stretches the boundaries of form and swing, all anchored by Mingus’s propulsive bass. Beyond its historical significance, 'My Favorite Quintet' captures the exuberant spirit of live jazz—unpredictable, challenging, and deeply human. For collectors and adventurous listeners alike, this is a document of a legend refusing to rest on his laurels, still searching for new ground. Track List: A1 - So Long Eric - 19:40 A2 - Medley: She´s Funny That Way - 21:40 B1 - Medley: (Con´t) Embraceable You - 5:00 B2 - I Can´t Get Started - 5:00 B3 - Ghost Of A Chance - 2:00 B4 - Old Portrait - 2:10 B5 - Cocktails For Two - 8:00