RESONANCE RECORDS IS HONORED TO RELEASE CHARLES MINGUS’ THE LOST ALBUM FROM RONNIE SCOTT’S AS A THREE-LP RECORD STORE DAY EXCLUSIVE ON APRIL 23rd IN CELEBRATION OF MINGUS’ CENTENNIAL
Blistering Live London Date by the Bassist-Composer’s 1972 Sextet, Originally Intended to be an Official Album Release, Will Be Issued as a Three-CD Set and Digitally on April 29th
“I’m trying to play the truth of what I am. The reason it’s difficult is because I’m changing all the time.” Charles Mingus
The radical discovery by Amir Abdullah of 5 two-track master tapes in the care of Hermine Brooks – widow of innovative Detroit drummer Roy Brooks – of the Charles Mingus Quintet recorded live in Detroit at Strata Concert Gallery is cause for some serious celebration.
These electrifying recordings took place during Mingus’ week-long residency in February 1973. They were broadcast live by drummer/producer and broadcaster Robert “Bud” Spangler for WDET FM – a public radio station dedicated to jazz – from Kenny and Barbara Cox’s multi-purpose home for Strata Records at 46 Selden. Entrance to the gig was $5 dollars in advance and $6 on the door.
