Okay Wow. This is probably the worst Jazz I've ever heard, and of Mingus. That pianist sounds like a five-year-old having a seizure on the keys. 4:10-6:00 = total crap. This is disgraceful to Jazz.
I saw Mingus quite a few times in Montreal, He was my favorite jazz musician - band leader live, and this captures some of the fantastic energy, danger and soul of Mingus live. His records were good, but jazz live is where it's at! He always had consummate musicians who took risks.
I like how jazz drummers always look like they're going to blow a blood vessel, cause they're working so hard to be musical and subtle. His face is like >X-0> and he's playing ting ting tingting ting tingting splash splash badapa!
First time i watched this video a hellavu years ago i was high as hell and i Hallucinated watching this. It tells me an amazing story about a trip to brazil full of animals that can dance and talk
so no one is gonna comment on those high ass notes this Hamiet character was playing with that fat ass baritone sax like that isn't one of the most impossible things to do?
So true the poor lady may could hear some HM in the beginning and as soon as the brass comes in- this is my flowers... a genius with friends on the stage which are also genius musicians....
@Gearsdisraeli I think of it more like the moment youre buying the flowers and going to her house to give them to her. The emotions are just..well you know. This
If I had to chose 1 word to describe Mingus & his music, it would obviously have to be "genius". Some of his stuff is so intricate. He reminds me of a modern Mozart.
i wouldn't read too much into mingus' demeanor here; he was a man of many moods, & seems to me to exude an air of cool professionalism. maybe he was travel-weary, or somehow less-than-enthusiastic about the circumstances of the festival...in any case, he employed adams & pullen for many yrs., so i don't think it's a question of displeasure w/ the music...
If you cant' connect with this track,you got a hole in your soul or head or whatever.Like in photography there are those who are too damn technical and those who were born to imagine and create their art in whatever and whoever and whenever magic they felt like. Thank you Mr.Mingus for letting us young and old true artists feel and hear your heart.
This music sounds disjointed. I am not impressed with this display of scattered musical thought.. The musicians play a lot of scales in the proper key but just like a painting drawn by some kook, I just don't feel the love. I too can play crazy scales in the proper key but that doesn't make it any good.
I have heard some music from C. Mingus but this I just am not sure about this piece...
Can someone tell me what I am missing or wake me from this nightmare?
@jasonbourneabc123 I think it's just opinion. This song might be more about the playing than the product. I can follow the music, but I don't like this as much as other songs...
@jasonbourneabc123 - I'm not so sure Mingus himself was partcularly pleased with this product - he certainly doesn't look it - he was often very engaged with his musicians, cheering them on, (I saw it myself, with my own eyes several times) etc, but not here. Maybe it was the setting but in general, he wasn't a big fan of 'the new wave'. My impression is that here he was blocking out the soloists and just playing his jazz on the basic musicial structure, locking in with Danny Richmond.
@vectortemple I have to disagree entirely with Mingus not being a fan of "the new wave" - why in the hell would he hire George Adams and Don Pullen if I didn't want to hear their solos.
On another note. This video is SO GOOD! I love George Adams and Don Pullen
@smackbear1 - the video is great, no question. I'm not saying he didn't want to hear them, just that I don't think it was his preferred approach - he's on the record about that - look around for Mingus quotes. Anyhow, why would he hire them? Money - in particular, it was European tour and that was the sound people wanted to hear. Also maybe he looks a bit disinterested (uncharacteristically) because this was 1974 and Mingus already may not have been feeling all that well. RIP Oh Great One.
Again, and again, I come to this video and bask in the sound of genius. This is simply the greatest music video I have ever had the pleasure immersing myself in. I wish I was there 36 years ago.
This was recorded in '74 - everyone was playing that way then, thanks to John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy, Pharoah Sanders, Archie Shepp, etc etc who had been playing that way since the late '50s, early '60s.
In fact, Mingus himself was no great fan of 'the 'new school' and he doesn't appear to be too impressed here....
@vectortemple of course, Mingus was not much of a fan of anything, except beating the mortal shit out of everyone in his band....which, in my book, only makes him more badass.
@Prattinator999 - gotta agree on that - he was NOT a dude you wanted to mess with but that just adds to greatness because you hear all that passion and FIRE in his music. He was BAD and he didn't need to wear any costumes or talk any trash to prove it - you just looked at the guy and you KNEW. I saw him in clubs back in the day but was scared to go anywhere near him - little white kid like me - I figured he'd probably pick up that big stool he was sitting on and crack it over my head.. LOL
cari americani il miglior palco per il jazz è stato in italia ad umbria iazz ,una energia pura mai più raggiunta, mitica estate del 1974 , tirate fuori le foto bn metteltele su you tube che casino quel palco bellissimo
@HighKingTurgon - so it seems. Mingus loved to crank it up... faster and faster, louder and louder - but he was ALWAYS IN CONTROL - it was reflex for him
Good recording. Clear melodic lines. Mingus frequently verges on the edge of free jazz, or total insanity by others, but mostly returns to the song's structure
Thank you for the info. could you send me the studio version/ a bootleg of this? im working on a project based on sampling. I want to create a jazzy instrumental containing the crazy bassline in the first few seconds. It's okay if it's slower as long as it sounds similar. Hope you can help me. Cheers
Yes, there is a studio version on the Mingus Moves album, but it is slower and no where near as exciting as this. I have tons of Mingus bootlegs, and I've never heard another version besides this and the studio versions. This is truly a unique document.
This is brilliant, I am loving it. However sometimes the saxes' solos were way too much on the brink of cacaphony, especially the bari solo. I know it is supposed to be crazy but that much squealing is just tiresome. It felt like it went beyond expression and became pointless. At times. The tune is magic. Wish we actually had bari players in our school, I'd love to play this tune.
The saxes were representing the dialogue between an overjoyed woman and the male. The beginning represents him strolling to her stoop with his head held high.
The whole thing is magical. I could watch this twenty times in a row and be able to get behind something new, with enthusiasm in this song each time. Thanks for posting this video, you are a good man.
The sound the first soloist gets out of his tenor is just ungodly, in terms of traditional beauty and skill. What the fuck is going on here and why do I like it so much?
a prophet is never recognised in his own land!!charles mingus was a god incarnate on bass,his compositions were always cutting edge,superb and luxurious!he was tormented to death,his compositions tossed into a dumpster in the rain along with the furnishings of his home&sometimes music school for disadvantaged youths!he was an international star mistreated&abused in his own land!ostrasized when he should have been treasured,revered and rewarded for his work with youth to instill music in them!!!
And it is, because the sad thing is that except for Hamiet Bluiett all these giants of jazz are long dead. We will never hear the likes of them again.
This cooks so hard it's on fire. Everybody is burning Nitro. But that was Mingus--A total genius to put music like this together and always have the best players. Both Don Pullen and George Adams were giants--so incredible yet underrated. God only knows why. And has anyone ever thanked Dannie Richmond for being and giving?? I love George's quote of "Surrey with the Fringe on Top" at 2:01. Way Out West, for sure!!
the sound is harsh cause they are playing through fender uitar amps not a PA
fjdmusicman 1 day ago
all the stupid comments..you people should stay with rap or even smooth jazz til you become real jazz listeners........
fjdmusicman 1 day ago
I love the tone of George Adams' saxophone.
Jingy2003 5 days ago
Sorry if that sounds harsh but this is simply appalling.
Hyperclefonical598 1 week ago
Okay Wow. This is probably the worst Jazz I've ever heard, and of Mingus. That pianist sounds like a five-year-old having a seizure on the keys. 4:10-6:00 = total crap. This is disgraceful to Jazz.
Hyperclefonical598 1 week ago
insanity
m3creative 2 weeks ago
quando la rai trasmetteva programmi seri..
prebeppe 4 weeks ago in playlist n
Hamiet Bluiett takes the second solo
MyFlare123 1 month ago
Merry Christmas/Happy Hannukah, Larv....
MyFlare123 1 month ago
Esto es IMPRESIONANTE!
tintapeluda 1 month ago
I saw Mingus quite a few times in Montreal, He was my favorite jazz musician - band leader live, and this captures some of the fantastic energy, danger and soul of Mingus live. His records were good, but jazz live is where it's at! He always had consummate musicians who took risks.
scottmontreal 1 month ago in playlist Don Pullen
Mingus: yeah, just chillin' on stage with my band, y'know..
grrricky 2 months ago
I like how jazz drummers always look like they're going to blow a blood vessel, cause they're working so hard to be musical and subtle. His face is like >X-0> and he's playing ting ting tingting ting tingting splash splash badapa!
pencert 2 months ago
i creatd a youtube account only to comment this.
it is one of the most beautiful things i ever heard!
no day without this
hahafibbi 2 months ago 3
gotta love Don Pullen
madpop17 3 months ago
I wish I could've been one of the lucky people to see this live
KillaClem 3 months ago
First time i watched this video a hellavu years ago i was high as hell and i Hallucinated watching this. It tells me an amazing story about a trip to brazil full of animals that can dance and talk
DajaWaja 4 months ago 3
Oh.. My.. God..
SJW1237 4 months ago
Amazing!! all i wanted to say
liam10988 4 months ago
Hamiet has nothing on Ronnie Cuber xD
TheMrWoodLin 4 months ago
Sheesh!This is a great team of players, eh?These guys have such accuracy and emotion.
DjArpeggi0 4 months ago
so no one is gonna comment on those high ass notes this Hamiet character was playing with that fat ass baritone sax like that isn't one of the most impossible things to do?
SyphaUno 4 months ago 3
So true the poor lady may could hear some HM in the beginning and as soon as the brass comes in- this is my flowers... a genius with friends on the stage which are also genius musicians....
andreasoberholz 5 months ago
george adams is a great!
JazzmanZL 5 months ago
I like how Mingus just stands there so calmly and chews on his gum like it's no feat at all.
lebocharp 5 months ago 2
Around 17 people are deaf here!!!
ForEverNeverMore 5 months ago
mellontone
992105 5 months ago
Mingus in a creative free-fall.
kafenwar 5 months ago
Synchronize this!!
petopalaj 6 months ago
George Adams has the dopest look
HorchatasaurusRex 6 months ago
if people watched this every day the world would be a better place
Marcus538 6 months ago
wow, hamiett bluieet playing extreme high notes on baritone sax.
BKrystall 6 months ago
That footage of the piano mans left hand is thrilling! And no one ever plays the Bari like that!
bigmamainthemud 6 months ago 2
That footage of the piano mans left hand is thrilling!
bigmamainthemud 6 months ago
ಅದ್ಭುತ
TheMingusjazz 6 months ago
shit hot !!!
Marcus538 6 months ago
ｼﾞｮｰｼﾞ･ｱﾀﾞﾑｽが吹き上げる､このひとは精神性関係なくひたすら突き進んで欲しかった～なんと言ってもミンガスの勇姿が!～凄いユニットだった! #jazzm
blackandtanful 7 months ago
idolooo
constanza718 8 months ago
absolutely the best!
schnefsky 8 months ago in playlist jazz
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tamachan1108 8 months ago
charles mingus - bass. george adams - tenor. don pullen - keys. who's the bari and who's the drummer?
WelcomeToTheLab 9 months ago
@WelcomeToTheLab read the description next time
TheKulaffle606 9 months ago
@TheKulaffle606 XD my apologies.
WelcomeToTheLab 9 months ago
@WelcomeToTheLab danny richmand and amiett bluiett
TheGaetano62 7 months ago
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WelcomeToTheLab 9 months ago
Holy shit.
rileydog22 9 months ago 3
wet girl
socialratm92 9 months ago
15 bitches didn't like the flowers.
shishyupal 9 months ago 2
woah. he made that sax sound like a screamer trumpet. RESPECT MY MAN, respect
tenorsaxloverful 9 months ago
Incredible video! Great stuff.
gratzr 9 months ago
and idk who that is wit da crazy fingers on keys...but he did his thang 2!!!!!
wall2126 10 months ago
@wall2126 Don pullen...
babaakh 9 months ago
Great Sax!
SomethingReal1119 10 months ago
This song sounds NOTHING like I thought it would.
The poor lady that received these flowers...She must have have been overwhelmed.
Gearsdisraeli 10 months ago 28
@Gearsdisraeli she probably got a kicking.
Threepwoodist 5 months ago
@Gearsdisraeli I think of it more like the moment youre buying the flowers and going to her house to give them to her. The emotions are just..well you know. This
WwWGraff 4 months ago
@salstoli That's cool, except that is a tenor sax :p Altissimo notes ftw?
AbramoMike 11 months ago
who is the 13 fucking persons who don't love this
rougered1 11 months ago 4
if there was ever a clip that made me consider switching from bass guitar to alto sax, this would be it...
salstoli 11 months ago
gerry mulligan then hamiut bluiet
teetpiece 11 months ago
Wow Mingus, those flowers that you're giving to that lady are pretty intense. Are you sure they don't contain DMT, or something like that?
jml4000 1 year ago 4
Mingus: The Sexual History Of Humans. In Nine Minutes.
Benj888 1 year ago 44
mingus is king...no doubt about it...absolutely
shilohbenjahman 1 year ago
If I had to chose 1 word to describe Mingus & his music, it would obviously have to be "genius". Some of his stuff is so intricate. He reminds me of a modern Mozart.
gjc82071 1 year ago
i wouldn't read too much into mingus' demeanor here; he was a man of many moods, & seems to me to exude an air of cool professionalism. maybe he was travel-weary, or somehow less-than-enthusiastic about the circumstances of the festival...in any case, he employed adams & pullen for many yrs., so i don't think it's a question of displeasure w/ the music...
zhokandawe 1 year ago
completely enjoyed this VITAL, musical history, stellar show
the42voice 1 year ago
This entire band played their azzes off on this piece. I love Great music...
Beyondlife7 1 year ago
@Beyondlife7
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diddyjazz 1 year ago
this goes beyond anything musical.. its like carnal. like becoming your instrument but even more than that. like something animalistic
MsReignman 1 year ago 2
This is ridiculously good. Anyone know where it's from? I mean is there more?
Thanks for posting!
rhodjian 1 year ago
Absolute bad asses
petersillslifecoach 1 year ago
pure, distilled 200 proof genius!
jml4000 1 year ago
The Tenor and Bari are just, too badass. Never thought it could be achieved, but it has been by these guys apparently.
Failedreallyhard 1 year ago
WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!!!! F*&^%IN AMAZING
dancewomyn1 1 year ago
If you cant' connect with this track,you got a hole in your soul or head or whatever.Like in photography there are those who are too damn technical and those who were born to imagine and create their art in whatever and whoever and whenever magic they felt like. Thank you Mr.Mingus for letting us young and old true artists feel and hear your heart.
loveshackartandphoto 1 year ago
This music sounds disjointed. I am not impressed with this display of scattered musical thought.. The musicians play a lot of scales in the proper key but just like a painting drawn by some kook, I just don't feel the love. I too can play crazy scales in the proper key but that doesn't make it any good.
I have heard some music from C. Mingus but this I just am not sure about this piece...
Can someone tell me what I am missing or wake me from this nightmare?
jasonbourneabc123 1 year ago
@jasonbourneabc123 I think it's just opinion. This song might be more about the playing than the product. I can follow the music, but I don't like this as much as other songs...
Tweedbit 1 year ago
@jasonbourneabc123 - I'm not so sure Mingus himself was partcularly pleased with this product - he certainly doesn't look it - he was often very engaged with his musicians, cheering them on, (I saw it myself, with my own eyes several times) etc, but not here. Maybe it was the setting but in general, he wasn't a big fan of 'the new wave'. My impression is that here he was blocking out the soloists and just playing his jazz on the basic musicial structure, locking in with Danny Richmond.
vectortemple 1 year ago
@vectortemple I have to disagree entirely with Mingus not being a fan of "the new wave" - why in the hell would he hire George Adams and Don Pullen if I didn't want to hear their solos.
On another note. This video is SO GOOD! I love George Adams and Don Pullen
smackbear1 1 year ago
@smackbear1 - the video is great, no question. I'm not saying he didn't want to hear them, just that I don't think it was his preferred approach - he's on the record about that - look around for Mingus quotes. Anyhow, why would he hire them? Money - in particular, it was European tour and that was the sound people wanted to hear. Also maybe he looks a bit disinterested (uncharacteristically) because this was 1974 and Mingus already may not have been feeling all that well. RIP Oh Great One.
vectortemple 1 year ago
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@jasonbourneabc123
marijuana.
sockrepairman 1 year ago
fuckin amazing!!!!
xM3F 1 year ago
Mayhem.
1992mikeyp 1 year ago
The Greatest!! thank you for the posting.French Charlie
TheFrenchCharlie 1 year ago
This is wonderful!
sofijazzz 1 year ago
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innhat11 1 year ago
ooh a young hamiet bluiett!
Saxation1 1 year ago
Again, and again, I come to this video and bask in the sound of genius. This is simply the greatest music video I have ever had the pleasure immersing myself in. I wish I was there 36 years ago.
hotels7 1 year ago 3
yo, that sax is killin it! it's ppl like that that make me question y i'm even here
Fading123 1 year ago
Controlled insanity. Unbelievable!
Tommyflute 1 year ago
The sound of douche, and I love it as much as my lover Bernie.
your truley
Rab Hines
andifyouhadtwocoats 1 year ago
unfuckinbelievable :D how someone could play like this........ every single one of them :)))))))))) possibly greatest performance iv ever seen
bozz21000 1 year ago
surrey with the fringe on top
jazzician12 1 year ago
Unreal.
JustinSage 1 year ago
it is fascinating: how do they know what to play?
reselroland 1 year ago
@reselroland - God told them what to play....
vectortemple 1 year ago
The great Hamiet will perform live at Monteroduni this summer. More info on the official site of the Eddie Lang Jazz Festival.
EddieLangBlueMusic 1 year ago
GOOO GOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
JAZZ is LIFE!
TheRafara 1 year ago
Oh man, I have no words for this awesomeness!!!
fullweedman 1 year ago
play that good cos they sniffin good powder man
abonawas 1 year ago
powder probably helped but if you haven't got it powder won't help...
vectortemple 1 year ago 3
from 0:49 to 1:10 some of the most divine sounds I've heard.
Bassko 1 year ago
This was recorded in '74 - everyone was playing that way then, thanks to John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy, Pharoah Sanders, Archie Shepp, etc etc who had been playing that way since the late '50s, early '60s.
In fact, Mingus himself was no great fan of 'the 'new school' and he doesn't appear to be too impressed here....
vectortemple 1 year ago
@vectortemple of course, Mingus was not much of a fan of anything, except beating the mortal shit out of everyone in his band....which, in my book, only makes him more badass.
Prattinator999 1 year ago
@Prattinator999 - gotta agree on that - he was NOT a dude you wanted to mess with but that just adds to greatness because you hear all that passion and FIRE in his music. He was BAD and he didn't need to wear any costumes or talk any trash to prove it - you just looked at the guy and you KNEW. I saw him in clubs back in the day but was scared to go anywhere near him - little white kid like me - I figured he'd probably pick up that big stool he was sitting on and crack it over my head.. LOL
vectortemple 1 year ago 4
@Prattinator999 - actually it looks to me like Mingus is studiously ignoring Adams and just locking into Danny Richmond...
vectortemple 1 year ago
@vectortemple as it should be. gotta keep that bottom tight :)
NYgbomb71 1 year ago
@NYgbomb71 - yeah, you got that one right - a leaky bottom and the whole boat sinks...
To me it's a miracle anybody could be THAT good....
vectortemple 1 year ago
I LOVE YOU MR CHARLES MINGUS!
cheyennemiraflor 1 year ago 2
very low
levitajhayam 2 years ago
someone got a chart ( a music sheet) of this wonderfull piece?
i didnt found it on the web so if someone can send it to me or can put a link for the music sheet it will be great...
hellref 2 years ago
@hellref i know ive looking for it everywhere but i cant find any hin of it
esquog842 2 years ago
@hellref
It could be found in the book named "Jazz Ltd" (the 500 tunes the Real Book missed) .
You can download it in pdf.
MasterOfGloubi 2 years ago
@MasterOfGloubi
thanks alot!!! it is amazing it is just perfect thnk you very much.... you just cant imagine how happy i am right now!
hellref 2 years ago
George adams' opening phrase is class.
d2theutchgold2 2 years ago 3
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vectortemple 2 years ago
cari americani il miglior palco per il jazz è stato in italia ad umbria iazz ,una energia pura mai più raggiunta, mitica estate del 1974 , tirate fuori le foto bn metteltele su you tube che casino quel palco bellissimo
convinzioneobastone 2 years ago
It was still in black and white in Italy in this time
sagat4 2 years ago
does anyone know a place where I could get charts for this. I could do it myself.... but I'd really rather not....
esquog842 2 years ago
this feels too fast to mee
TheEarlOfDublin 2 years ago
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HighKingTurgon 2 years ago
That was part of the Mingus Big Band's thing. They had the ability to play their songs way too fast, so sometimes they did.
HighKingTurgon 2 years ago
@HighKingTurgon - so it seems. Mingus loved to crank it up... faster and faster, louder and louder - but he was ALWAYS IN CONTROL - it was reflex for him
vectortemple 1 year ago
Why is George Adams so unknown? His recordings with Don Pullen are beyond amazing!
OscarJPoiesz 2 years ago
There's a definite Coltrane vibe here.
CadillacL 2 years ago
Good recording. Clear melodic lines. Mingus frequently verges on the edge of free jazz, or total insanity by others, but mostly returns to the song's structure
dajohnthomas69 2 years ago 2
Not only did George Adams play an awesome solo, but he did part of it on one foot. What a badass.
d2theutchgold2 2 years ago 29
lol
enjoi4202 2 years ago
buddy is killin that tenor sax....
MrPocketful 11 months ago
gimme those glasses 0:58 !!
that's the best Mingus performance without Eric Dolphy that I've seen.
Bassko 2 years ago
Oh man! This is very good music. George Adams is INCREDIBLE at the tenor sax. He's got that Albert Ayler tone in his playing.
LGLG69 2 years ago
I can also hear a mix or Coltrane and Coleman. Especially the phrasing and the use of blue notes and 7ths in specific beats on the measure.
jaffijoe 2 years ago
amazing... just amazing jazz and metal RULES
cucollins12 2 years ago
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LGLG69 2 years ago
FAMOSO DESDE 1963
jorgealbertobaron 2 years ago
Wow! Now this is really something to see and hear!
Very, very cool!
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drunksingsheep 2 years ago
Joer con que fuerzas estaban peleando estos xamanes?
acuareladedios 2 years ago
здорово!
gnostik777 2 years ago
Babelfish translates this Russian comment as "it is healthy". I think I agree!
NickDaganBest 2 years ago 4
Don pullen is like fuck sheet music!
beetz15s 2 years ago
LOL 5:55 ! the bari-player is just insane :D
danbadone 2 years ago 2
Mingus went to LACC on Vermont
dubasher 2 years ago
wow....sick....those mothafuckas were bad! wish i were there...
manhattantomanhattan 2 years ago 4
YEAH!!!! This is it!
I LOVE the sax solos...
God damn' I want to be there!
gullivergarden 2 years ago 12
rai tre 1974 eravamo troppo avanti a umbria jazz si suonava x le strade , non si pagava , mingus uno dei fondatori di umbria jazz,
drumerball 2 years ago
perdona la mia ignoranza ma cos'è umbria jazz?
peiraelectrotek 2 years ago
i love those free solos...
emptymorphous 2 years ago
THIS RIPS!
mahoose6 2 years ago
Thank you for the info. could you send me the studio version/ a bootleg of this? im working on a project based on sampling. I want to create a jazzy instrumental containing the crazy bassline in the first few seconds. It's okay if it's slower as long as it sounds similar. Hope you can help me. Cheers
CutMastaClip 2 years ago
was there a studio version? I really dig the bassline at the beginning.
CutMastaClip 2 years ago
Yes, there is a studio version on the Mingus Moves album, but it is slower and no where near as exciting as this. I have tons of Mingus bootlegs, and I've never heard another version besides this and the studio versions. This is truly a unique document.
NickDaganBest 2 years ago
This is brilliant, I am loving it. However sometimes the saxes' solos were way too much on the brink of cacaphony, especially the bari solo. I know it is supposed to be crazy but that much squealing is just tiresome. It felt like it went beyond expression and became pointless. At times. The tune is magic. Wish we actually had bari players in our school, I'd love to play this tune.
CCXVIHandsBound 2 years ago
The saxes were representing the dialogue between an overjoyed woman and the male. The beginning represents him strolling to her stoop with his head held high.
Sutekhofnj2009 2 years ago
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LGLG69 2 years ago
I wanna be there back in 74' ....badly
Bassko 2 years ago
Come on, now you have X factor.
And consider this was braodcast onTV!
cigabite 2 years ago
la cagada q pendejos
andyman00001 2 years ago
This is one of the better Mingus vids on youtube. Thanks for posting! One of my favs
UrsaMusic 2 years ago 3
wow that whole thing was crazy!
rolwitit 2 years ago 2
The whole thing is magical. I could watch this twenty times in a row and be able to get behind something new, with enthusiasm in this song each time. Thanks for posting this video, you are a good man.
barrywinehousexp 2 years ago 32
I second this.
Rajalily 2 years ago 4
Me too.
latebop 2 years ago 4
@barrywinehousexp I agree wholeheartedly.
JustinSage 1 year ago
@barrywinehousexp you got an incredible musical taste
TheGaetano62 1 year ago
Fantastic Rhythm section!
abdufiadbfajdfb 2 years ago 3
unbeilivable notes on the bari
bassplayingmarc 2 years ago 4
Jaw-dropping. Seriously. The talent and beauty that perform in this video IS music.
Jhaotic 2 years ago 3
Dang, that's amazing.
bassplayinscubadiver 2 years ago
no, you can't.
BaalAsera 3 years ago 2
The sound the first soloist gets out of his tenor is just ungodly, in terms of traditional beauty and skill. What the fuck is going on here and why do I like it so much?
woodencardboard 3 years ago
Traditional compared to what?
George Adams was a fantastic human being whose horn transmitted the beautiful music of his soul. May it live forever!
kingpleasure 2 years ago
a prophet is never recognised in his own land!!charles mingus was a god incarnate on bass,his compositions were always cutting edge,superb and luxurious!he was tormented to death,his compositions tossed into a dumpster in the rain along with the furnishings of his home&sometimes music school for disadvantaged youths!he was an international star mistreated&abused in his own land!ostrasized when he should have been treasured,revered and rewarded for his work with youth to instill music in them!!!
eldoradoreefgold 3 years ago 6
because charles mingus looks so fuckin cool
fysioblues 2 years ago
nobody really cares about what he looks like. he could be the ugliest man alive and if he could still groove that bass I'd still listen to his music.
EgadOmg 2 years ago 3
Ugly? I thought he was actually nice-looking, even when he was this old
CCXVIHandsBound 2 years ago
Sounds like something from heaven brougt to us by angels.
Stefan0539 3 years ago
And it is, because the sad thing is that except for Hamiet Bluiett all these giants of jazz are long dead. We will never hear the likes of them again.
kingpleasure 3 years ago
this song is magestic, I can feel it with my eyes closed
angelodaBarbarian 3 years ago 3
No you couldn't. Seriously, you couldn't. You obviously don't know what music is
oOJimmySueOo 3 years ago 5
George Adams wrote this little number. A real great band. The best post dolphy mingus band
aaldenmusic 3 years ago
This cooks so hard it's on fire. Everybody is burning Nitro. But that was Mingus--A total genius to put music like this together and always have the best players. Both Don Pullen and George Adams were giants--so incredible yet underrated. God only knows why. And has anyone ever thanked Dannie Richmond for being and giving?? I love George's quote of "Surrey with the Fringe on Top" at 2:01. Way Out West, for sure!!
kingpleasure 3 years ago 3