Charles Mingus: Blues & Roots (Mono, 180g) Vinyl LP 2M Black then you already know these

then you already know these cats don't play

but Kon flips and extends them in his signature style using parts from the multi-tracks to make them sound anew

reviewed by been iller 06/2015

but with an African slant

Charles Mingus: Blues & Roots (Mono, 180g) Vinyl LP 2M Black then you already know theseEssential recording from legendary jazz bassist Charles Mingus. Blues & Roots was originally recorded in 1959 and Mingus' direct response to critics saying that his ambitious music somehow did not swing enough. Working at the behest of Atlantic Records' iconic producer Nesuhi Ertegun, Mingus turned to the blues, gospel and New Orleans jazz for inspiration. The resulting LP, although not as eclectic as earlier releases, is fulled with buoyant, soulful