"I am Charles Mingus — a famed jazz musician — but not famed enough to make a living in the society that is America." - #charlesmingus #mingus #blackmusicmonth Music & film: November 1966, Lennie's-On-The-Turnpike, Peabody, Mass., from "Mingus: Charlie Mingus 1968" dir. Thomas Reichman | Charles Mingus

Mingus Big Band live at North Sea Jazz 2018

"Mingus At Monterey" - A tour-de-force live performance from the 1964 Monterey Jazz Festival, out of print for more than 40 years. #charlesmingus #mingus #mingusatmonterey Experience Mingus in his top form and at the height of his powers. Restored and remastered under the direct supervision of Jazz Workshop Inc, by five-time Grammy winner Michael Graves. Pre-order the exclusive clear color vinyl double LP (out Oct. 10) and listen to "Take The A Train" now: https://minguscharles.lnk.to/mingusatmo