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Release date

2024-03-15

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CDCND33122

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Artist

Charles Mingus

Label EU

Candid

Genre EU

Jazz

Charles Mingus was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, bandleader, and civil rights activist. Born on April 22, 1922 in Nogales, Arizona, USA, he was a forerunner in double bass technique and pioneered innovative studio techniques such as overdubbing and tape cutting. Mingus also authored the autobiographical novel "Beneath The Underdog". He passed away at the age of 56 on January 5, 1979 in Cuernavaca, Mexico due to Lou Gehrig's disease.

Candid is an American jazz label from New York that was founded in late 1960. It started as a subsidiary of Cadence Records and released its first albums in January 1961. Led by Bob Altshuler and produced by Nat Hentoff, Candid issued about 30 LPs before coming to an end in late 1961.

However, nearly three decades later, Alan Bates, the owner of London-based Black Lion label, revived the name Candid Records. In 1989, he renamed his own label to Candid Records and began reissuing all the classic titles from the original Candid label.

Today, Candid is an independent and award-winning UK jazz label. It has gained recognition for its exceptional catalog of jazz music. Distributed by ZYX Music in Germany since 1995, Candid continues to bring forth outstanding jazz recordings to audiences worldwide.

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The album Incarnations by Charles Mingus was released by Candid Records. This album showcases the incredible talent and artistry of one of jazz music's most influential figures, Charles Mingus.

Incarnations is a compilation album that features recordings from various sessions between 1951 and 1960. It captures Mingus at different stages of his career, highlighting his evolution as a composer, bandleader, and bassist.

Throughout the album, listeners are treated to Mingus' unique blend of bebop, hard bop, and avant-garde jazz. His compositions are complex and dynamic, often incorporating elements of blues and gospel music. Mingus' bass playing is virtuosic and serves as the driving force behind each track.

The album opens with the energetic and infectious "Haitian Fight Song," a powerful composition that showcases Mingus' ability to create intricate arrangements while maintaining a strong sense of groove. Other standout tracks include "Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting," which features soulful vocals from Jimmy Knepper, and "Pithecanthropus Erectus," an epic piece that highlights Mingus' skills as a storyteller.

Incarnations also includes collaborations with some of jazz's greatest musicians, including Dizzy Gillespie, Thad Jones, John LaPorta, and Max Roach. These collaborations add depth and variety to the album, showcasing the versatility of Mingus' compositions.

Overall, Incarnations is a must-have for any jazz enthusiast or fan of Charles Mingus. It offers a comprehensive overview of his work during this period and serves as a testament to his genius as both a musician and composer.

Incarnations

Music EU

Discover Incarnations by Charles Mingus. A compilation album showcasing the incredible talent and artistry of one of jazz music's most influential figures. Available on Candid Records.