Tonight, a concert given in October at the Time Cafe in New York by the world-famous Mingus Big Band. The band celebrates the music of the late composer and bassist
Charles Mingus under the artistic direction of Sue Mingus , his widow. This spirited performance, recorded at the band's weekly residency at the Time Cafe, encapsulates the best of the Mingus legacy, interweaving inspired ensemble playing, boisterous blues sections, sparkling solos and the sudden tempo shifts that make
Mingus's music so challenging and rewarding. Playing old and new arrangements, the 14-piece band features a mix of Mingus veterans and young players - including Bobby Watson , Mark Shim and Craig Handy on saxophones, Dave Taylor and Conrad Herwig on trombones, and Brian Lynch , Mike Mossman and Eddie Henderson on trumpets.
Producers Lyn Champion and Steve Shepherd