Dannie Richmond Plays Charles Mingus is an album by drummer Dannie Richmond and the Last Mingus Band which was recorded in Italy in 1980 and released on the Dutch Timeless label.Novod, E., Encyclopedia of Jazz Musicians: Dannie Richmond , accessed February 20, 2015Timeless Records SJP series discography, accessed February 20, 2015 The album features compositions by jazz bassist Charles Mingus performed by members of his final working group with Cameron Brown substituting for the late Mingus.
Reception
Scott Yanow of Allmusic notes, "Everyone is in fine form and, although one misses Mingus, the music has its exciting moments".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed February 20, 2015
Track listing All compositions by Charles Mingus except as indicated "Fables of Faubus" – 13:21 "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" – 4:47 "Nostalgia in Times Square" – 4:49 "Noddin' Your Head Blues" – 5:10 "Duke Ellington's Sound of Love" – 10:14 "Wee" (Sy Johnson) – 5:07
Personnel Dannie Richmond – drums Jack Walrath – trumpet Ricky Ford – tenor saxophone Bob Neloms – piano Cameron Brown – bass
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