Charles Mingus - Mingus Ah Um

Released in 1959, Mingus Ah Um is a landmark jazz masterpiece that showcases Charles Mingus's genius for blending gospel, blues, and hard bop into complex, soul-stirring compositions. The album features iconic tributes to his musical heroes, such as ""Goodbye Pork Pie Hat"" and ""Fables of Faubus,"" solidifying it's place as a definitive record of the post-bop era.

Limited edition high definition premium 180gm vinyl LP repressing of this classic Jazz album. Originally issued on vinyl, the ongoing popularity of LP pressings and repressings has ensured the longevity of this format for years to come. Jazz Wax Records. 2010.

The complete album - limited edition pressing on 180g crystal clear vinyl. The Penguin Guide to Jazz called 'Mingus Ah Um' ""an extended tribute to ancestors"" and awarded it with one of their rarely given Crown accreditations. It is, in fact, one of Mingus' most personal albums, and produced a series of songs that have become standards. 'Better Git It in Your Soul'is inspired by gospel singing and preaching of the sort that Mingus would have heard as a child growing up in Watts, while 'Goodbye Pork Pie Hat' is a reference to saxophonist Lester Young who had died shortly before the album was recorded.