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Mingus at 100

Julian Joseph celebrates jazz giant Charles Mingus鈥檚 centenary with special guest Charles McPherson.

Julian Joseph celebrates the 100th anniversary of one of most important figures in 20th-century music: double bassist, composer and bandleader Charles Mingus. Mingus鈥檚 legacy is one of inventiveness, exploration and passion. Playing recordings from across Mingus鈥� career, Julian pays tribute to his remarkable talent and examines his lasting impact on the jazz world. He鈥檚 joined by special guest altoist Charles McPherson, a long-standing friend and close collaborator of Mingus, who shares stories from their time together and insights into Mingus鈥� genius.

Produced by Thomas Rees for Somethin鈥� Else

1 hour, 29 minutes

Last on

Sat 16 Apr 2022 17:00
91热爆 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Charles Mingus

    Better Git It in Your Soul

    • Mingus Ah Um.
    • Columbia Records.

  • Dinah Washington & Lucky Thompson and His All Stars

    Beggin Mama Blues

    • Mellow Mama.
    • Delmark Records.

  • Charles Mingus, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell & Max Roach

    Wee (A.K.A Allen's Alley)

    • Jazz At Massey Hall.
    • Concord Music.

  • Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus & Max Roach

    Very Special

    • Money Jungle.
    • United Artist Jazz.

  • Charles Mingus

    Duke's Choice

    • A Modern Jazz Symposium on Music and Poetry.
    • Bethlehem Records.

  • Charles Mingus & Nesuhi Ertegun

    Charles Mingus interviewed by Nesuhi Ertegun

    • Passions Of A Man: The Complete Atlantic Recordings (1956-1961).
    • Atlantic Recording.

  • Charles Mingus

    Haitian Fight Song

    • The Clown.
    • Atlantic Records.

  • Charles Mingus & Nesuhi Ertegun

    Charles Mingus interviewed by Nesuhi Ertegun

    • Passions Of A Man: The Complete Atlantic Recordings (1956-1961).
    • Atlantic Recording.

  • Charles Mingus

    Track B - Duet Solo Dancers

    • Black Saint And The Sinner Lady.
    • Impulse! Records.

  • Joni Mitchell

    Goodbye Pork Pie Hat

    • Mingus.
    • Jazz Hour.

  • Charles McPherson

    Hear My Plea

    • Jazz Dance Suites.
    • Self-released.

  • Charles Mingus

    Eclipse

    • Pre-Bird.
    • Verve Music Group.

  • Charles Mingus

    Reincarnation Of A Love Bird

    • Charles Mingus In Paris The Complete America Session.
    • Sunnyside Records.

  • Duke Ellington

    Sophisticated Lady

    • In A Sentimental Mood.
    • Sony Music Entertainment.

  • Charles Mingus

    Fables of Faubus (Live in Chateauvallon 1972)

    • France's Concert.

  • Charles Mingus

    Airmail Special

    • Charles Mingus The Lost Album from Ronnie Scott鈥檚.
    • Resonance Records.

Broadcast

  • Sat 16 Apr 2022 17:00
    91热爆 Radio 3