Charles Mingus
Alyn Shipton and Brian Priestley discuss the work of bassist Charles Mingus.
Jazz Library · BBC Radio 3
May 25, 200737m 42s
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Show Notes
Famously known as the 'The Angry Man of Jazz,' Charles Mingus refused to compromise his innovative compositional style throughout a long and illustrious career.
Alyn Shipton surveys the recorded output of bassist and composer and selects highlights with the aid of Mingus biographer Brian Priestley.