Charles Mingus in Paris 1970

[Jazzrook]

As far as I know Charles Mingus recorded only one studio session between 1965 & 1971. This was an overlooked recording originally released as two separate LPs on the AMERICA label and now finally reissued as a 2-CD set 'Charles Mingus in Paris'(SUNNYSIDE SSC 3065).
Although not classic Mingus there are fascinating versions of 'Pithecanthropus Erectus' and 'Reincarnation of a Lovebird' from an undervalued sextet featuring Bobby Jones(tenor), Charles McPherson(alto), Eddie Preston(trumpet), Jaki Byard(piano) & Dannie Richmond(drums).
Well worth checking out.

https://www.sunnysiderecords.com/release_detail.php?releaseID=347

[aka Calum Da Jazbo]

very true jazzrook and for any one who has not heard the Mingus Live in Paris 1964 recordings they too are essential ...

1970

1964

[Jazzrook]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aruh-5KySMg

[Byas'd Opinion]

I've got one of the original America LPs, Pithecanthropus Erectus (not to be confused with the mid-50s Mingus LP of the same name). I'd agree with Jazzrook's assessment: not classic Mingus, but still well worth a listen.