Charles Mingus bestrode the world of jazz like a colossusduring a lifetime spent unleashing a torrent of artistic creativity.A turbulent and passionate personality - composer, pianist andexponent of the double bass - Mingus understood the linearheritage of his music, while rejoicing in the freedom toembrace new ideas and concepts. As a composer hisinfluences included his personal idol Duke Ellington - whichcan often be heard on Mingus Ah Um, which is acclaimed asone of Mingus' finest albums.

• 1. Better Git It In Your Sou
• 2. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
• 3. Boogie Stop Shuffle
• 4. Self-Portrait In Three Colors
• 5. Open Letter To Duke
• 6. Bird Calls
• 7. Fables of Faubus
• 8. Pussy Cat Dues
• 9. Jelly Roll