A journey to the roots of Mingus before Charlie Parker.
An experimental and powerful work woven by Charles Mingus, paying homage to pre-bebop jazz.
The title "Pre-bird" refers to the era before Bird-Parker. The album features complex arrangements for a big band and is packed with Mingus's signature social and musical messages. The album's sharp, intelligent compositions even hint at elements of contemporary music.
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8 TRACKS:
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1)
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Take The "A" Train
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2)
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Prayer For Passive Resistance
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3)
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Eclipse
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4)
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Mingus Fingus No. 2
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5)
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Weird Nightmare
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6)
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Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me
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7)
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Bemoanable Lady
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8)
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Half-Mast Inhibition
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Flute - Eric Dolphy (1 to 3, 5, 6)
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Saxophone - Eric Dolphy (4, 7, 8)
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Flute - Yusef Lateef (1 to 3, 5, 6)
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Saxophone - Yusef Lateef (4, 7, 8)
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Bass - Charles Mingus
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Composed By - Charles Mingus (2 to 5, 7, 8)
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Trumpet - Clark Terry (4, 7, 8)
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Drums - Dannie Richmond (1 to 3, 5, 6)
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Saxophone - Booker Ervin (1 to 3, 5, 6)
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Trombone - Jimmy Knepper
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Piano - Paul Bley (1 to 3, 5, 6)
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Trumpet - Ted Curson (4, 7, 8)
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Trumpet - Ted Carson
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Saxophone - Joe Farrell (1 to 3, 5, 6)
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Piano - Roland Hanna
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Trombone - Slide Hampton (4, 7, 8)
