Mingus Plays Piano: Spontaneous Compositions and Improvisations

by Charles Mingus

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Primarily known as a bassist and bandleader, Charles Mingus records a completely solo piano album focused on spontaneous composition. His playing style reveals a heavy reliance on varied dynamics, thick chord clusters, and classical impressionism rather than technical virtuosity.

Genres

  • Post-Bop
  • Third Stream

Tracklist

  1. Myself When I Am Real
  2. I Can't Get Started
  3. Body And Soul
  4. Roland Kirk's Message
  5. Memories Of You
  6. She's Just Miss Popular Hybrid
  7. Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then Silk Blues
  8. Meditations For Moses
  9. Old Portrait
  10. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
  11. Compositional Theme Story: Medleys, Anthems And Folklore