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Mingus Big Band

BBC Radio 3
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This 14-piece band was formed to play the compositions of the late Charles Mingus by his wife Sue.
Brian Morton introduces the band's concert at the 1995 Glasgow Jazz Festival, when the line-up included saxophonists Chris Potter and John Stubblefield , trumpeter
Kenny Rampton , trombonist Robin Eubanks and pianist Kenny Drew Jr. The numbers include So Long Eric ,
Invisible Lady, Jump Monk, Started Melody, Nostalgia in Times Square, Fables in Forbus and Baby Take a Chance with Me. During the interval, Sue Mingus talks to Brian Morton about the band and her husband's compositions. Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Charles Mingus
Introduces:
Brian Morton
Unknown:
Chris Potter
Unknown:
John Stubblefield
Unknown:
Kenny Rampton
Unknown:
Robin Eubanks
Pianist:
Kenny Drew Jr.
Unknown:
Long Eric
Talks:
Sue Mingus
Unknown:
Brian Morton
Source: Radio Times

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