Charles Mingus

[MartyJazz]

Just a personal celebration although I'm sure various jazz stations around the country, e.g., WKCR in New York, will probably acknowledge it in some way. Listening now to the trio date with Hampton Hawes (Josie LP) this morning as I prepare to exit the house, and will surely play at least one or two cuts from "Blues and Roots" and "Tiajuana Moods" sometime during the course of the day.

[7/4]

I'm listening to WKCR right now. It should be an all day birthday broadcast.

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[ValerieB]

and Charles's music is being played throughout the day at KJZZ in los angeles.

i miss him more and more as time goes on. he was one in a million, that's for certain. i now have somewhat of an addiction for the Mingus Big Band/Dynasty/Orchestra which is about as close as i can get to him when listening to live music. they do a great job but i'm sure glad i have my precious memories of sitting in front of Charles and his bands during the '60s in NY. Priceless!!!