Mingus Dynasty
Mingus Dynasty
Top Songs
| 1 | Sue's Changes | ||
| 2 | Portrait | ||
| 3 | Ysabel's Table Dance | ||
| 4 | Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love | ||
| 5 | Fables Of Faubus |
Albums
Dec 2021 • 6 songs
Feb 2005 • 6 songs
Oct 1990 • 6 songs
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Biography
Started shortly after bassist/leader Charles Mingus' death in 1979, Mingus Dynasty has featured many of his top alumni in spirited concerts and recordings. Not all of the records come up to the level of Mingus' best performances (the bassist is clearly missed), but many recapture his spirit. The group expanded for a 1988 concert to temporarily become Big Band Charlie Mingus. Among the musicians who have participated in the Mingus Dynasty project (which has resulted in recordings for Elektra, Atlantic, Soul Note, and Storyville) were Jimmy Owens, Randy Brecker, Richard Williams...