Something Like a Bird: His Last Recording Sessions

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Sourced from the final recording sessions before his death, 'Something Like a Bird' serves as a poignant epilogue to the career of legendary bassist and composer Charles Mingus. Hampered by the debilitating effects of ALS, Mingus did not play bass on the record but directed a large ensemble of esteemed musicians to interpret his complex, swinging compositions. The album is a testament to his enduring compositional genius and the dedication of his collaborators.