On "Haitian Fight Song", Mingus said " It has a folk spirit, the kind of folk music I've always heard anyway. My solo in it it's a deeply concentrated one. I can't play it right unless I'm thinking about prejudice and persecution, and how unfair is it. There's sadness and cries in it, but also determination. And it usually ends with my feeling 'I told them! I hope somebody heard me!'". Charles Mingus - bass Shafi Hadi - alto and tenor saxophone Jimmy Knepper - trombone Wade Legge - piano Dannie Richmond - drums March 12, 1957
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On "Haitian Fight Song", Mingus said " It has a folk spirit, the kind of folk music I've always heard anyway. My solo in it it&#x… read more
On "Haitian Fight Song", Mingus said " It has a folk spirit, the kind of folk music I've always heard anyway. My solo in it it's a deeply concentrated one. I can… read more
Charles Mingus (22nd April 1922 – 5th January 1979) was an American jazz bassist, composer, bandleader, and occasional pianist from Los Angeles. He was also known for his activism against racial injustice. Mingus' legacy is notable: he is ranked among the finest composers and performers in jazz, and recorded many highly regarded albums. Dozens of musicians passed through his bands and later went on to impressive careers. His songs - though melodic and distinctive - are not often recorded by later musicians, due in part to their unconventional nature. Mingus was also influential… read more
Charles Mingus (22nd April 1922 – 5th January 1979) was an American jazz bassist, composer, bandleader, and occasional pianist from Los Angeles. He was also known for his activism against r… read more
Charles Mingus (22nd April 1922 – 5th January 1979) was an American jazz bassist, composer, bandleader, and occasional pianist from Los Angeles. He was also known for his activism against racial injustice. Mingus' legacy is notabl… read more
