Tijuana moods [sound recording] / Charlie Mingus.
Material type:
MusicPublisher number: LSP-2533 | RCA Victor88697 05533 2 | RCA Victor/LegacyPublication details: New York, N.Y. : RCA Victor/Legacy, p2007.Description: 1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): | Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult CD
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Main Library | CD | JAZZ Mingus, Charles | Available | 33111005392770 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Inspired by a trip to Tijuana, Tijuana Moods was recorded in 1957 but was sat on by RCA until its release in 1962. Bassist/composer Charles Mingus at the time said that this was his greatest recording, and it certainly ranks near the top. The original version, which was usually edited together from a few different takes, consisted of just five performances. It has often been said that Mingus forced and pressured his sidemen to play above their potential, and that is certainly true of this project. Altoist Shafi Hadi (who doubles on tenor) is in blazing form on "Ysabel's Table Dance," while trumpeter Clarence Shaw (who was praised by Mingus for his short lyrical solo on "Flamingo") sounds quite haunting on "Los Mariachis." Trombonist Jimmy Knepper and drummer Dannie Richmond made other great recordings, but they are in particularly superior form throughout this session, as is the obscure pianist Bill Triglia. Completing the band is Ysabel Morel on vocals and Frankie Dunlop on castanets. While "Dizzy's Moods" is based on "Woody'N You," and "Flamingo" is given a fresh treatment, the other three songs are quite original, with "Tijuana Gift Shop" having a catchy, dissonant riff that sticks in one's mind. The passionate playing, exciting ensembles, and high-quality compositions make this a real gem, and it represents one of Charles Mingus' finest hours. [In the '80s, Tijuana Moods doubled in size with the release of two versions of each of the songs, and beginning in the 2000s, some reissues appeared with 22 performances.] ~ Scott Yanow
Compact disc.
Originally released on RCA Victor LSP-2533 (1962).
Program notes, including original liner notes, inserted in container.
Dizzy moods (5:49) -- Ysabel's table dance (10:26) -- Tijuana gift shop (3:50) -- Los mariachis (10:19) -- Flamingo (5:36) -- Bonus track. A colloquial dream (Scenes in the city) (previously unreleased) (10:57).
Charles Mingus, bass, vocals ; Clarence (Gene) Shaw, trumpet ; Jimmy Knepper, trombone ; Shafi Hadi (Curtis Porter), alto & tenor saxophones ; Bill Triglia, piano ; Dannie Richmond, drums ; Frankie Dunlop, percussion, castanets ; Ysabel Morel, vocals, castanets ; Lonnie Elder, narration.
Recorded at RCA Studio A, New York City on July 18 and Aug. 6, 1957.