Charles Mingus - Mingus Ah Um [Vinyl]

Experience one of Charles Mingus' most personal and vital albums, Mingus Ah Um, presented here on vinyl. This essential Bebop recording features compositions that have since become jazz standards, showcasing Mingus' unique and consistently exciting musical direction.

The Penguin Guide to Jazz awarded this album one of their rare Crown review ratings, calling it 'an extended tribute to ancestors.' The music reflects Mingus' background, featuring tracks like 'Better Git It in Your Soul,' inspired by the gospel singing and preaching Mingus heard growing up in Watts, Los Angeles, California. Additionally, 'Goodbye Pork Pie Hat' serves as a tribute to saxophonist Lester Young, who passed away shortly before the album's recording.

Leonard Feather of DownBeat awarded the album five stars, noting, 'It seems to me that Mingus has now completely found himself, found a personal and vital direction. This is a consistently exciting and stimulating set.'

• Limited edition pressing on 180g vinyl.
• Features seminal tracks that became jazz standards.
• A deeply personal album from Charles Mingus.

This release is a single LP record pressing manufactured by Number One Essentials. The physical dimensions are approximately 312x312x4mm, with a weight of 245g.

This vinyl pressing of Mingus Ah Um is a must-have for collectors of significant Bebop and modern jazz recordings.

• EAN: 8436563186905
• Release Date: 10 Jul 2026