Tag Archives: Charles Mingus

The Fish-Richmond No-Show

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My high school friend and guitarist, Jimmy Weisbin, was listening to Charles Mingus’s classic “Mingus Ah Um” album on the Ralph Family stereo. Neil Ralph was another high school musician friend. His parents’ home in Centerport, NY was … Continue reading →

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My Jazz Yin and Yang

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Scott K Fish

This morning the “Friends of Charles Mingus” Facebook group showed this photo taken at the 1960 Newport Jazz Festival of a relaxing Charles Mingus and Eric Dolphy. Those two musicians represent for me the yin and yang of jazz. After … Continue reading →

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Mingus 1971 – Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: As 2022 draws to a close, bassist, composer, bandleader Charles Mingus is on my mind. Last night, adding more music from my library to my iPod, I was reminded of the never-before-released Mingus albums I’ve purchased recently. Mingus’s … Continue reading →

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Keep Time in Your Heart, Head

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Driving about an hour ago, listening for the first time to Charles Mingus’s Jazz in Detroit – Strata Concert Gallery – 46 Selden album. This is a live album. Mingus’s band is Roy Brooks (drums), John Stubblefield (tenor … Continue reading →

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Roy Brooks – Exceptional Drummer

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: August 2021 is a month where I’m finding and buying lots of good music in different styles. From Max Richter’s Exiles, to Lari White’s New Loves, Lee Morgan’s The Complete Live at the Lighthouse, and my latest buy, … Continue reading →

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