Jazz Album Spotlight: Mingus Ah Um by Charles Mingus

About the Album 🎶

Released in 1959, Mingus Ah Um is one of Charles Mingus’s most acclaimed albums. Known for its sophisticated compositions and energetic performances, it has become a staple in the jazz world.

The album features famous tracks such as "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" and "Fables of Faubus". These compositions explore a wide range of emotions and political themes, making the album both timeless and powerful.

Track List 📀

  1. Better Git It In Your Soul
  2. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
  3. Boogie Stop Shuffle
  4. Self-Portrait in Three Colors
  5. Open Letter to Duke
  6. Bird Calls
  7. Fables of Faubus
  8. Pussy Cat Dues
  9. Jelly Roll

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