Tijuana Moods Vinyl

Recorded in new york in 1957 though not released until 1962 tijuana moods was according to mingus himself the best album i ever made the music is a vigorous stew of mexican rhythms and sophisticated post ellington arrangements further invigorated by the soloing of trumpeter clarence shaw trombonist jimmy knepper and particularly saxophonist shafi hadi.

Tijuana moods vinyl.

It was reissued in 1986 on cd as new tijuana moods with four additional alternate takes. Description charles mingus tijuana moods on 180g import lp from speakers corner when this lp was released in 1962 it was honored with the maximum number of stars that downbeat the most famous of all jazz magazines could award. Limited 180gm vinyl lp repressing of this classic jazz release including digital download. No vinyl cdr 38 listed for sale.

The original album is currently going under this name. There is also an expanded album that was issued in 2000 comprised of two cds and containing a number of alternate takes ideal for the mingus completest. This can be found by clicking this link tijuana moods this album was actually recorded in 1957 but was not released until 1962. Charles mingus tijuana moods.

Charles mingus bass vocals clarence shaw trumpet jimmy knepper trombone shafi hadi alto and tenor saxophones bill triglia piano dannie richmond drums with frankie dunlop on other percussion ysabel morel castanets vocals and lonnie elder voices. The original tijuana moods is identical to this album with the exception that this one contains an additional track. 2 cd expanded versions with further alternate takes were issued by rca in 2000 and by columbia in 2010. The name charlie mingus appears on the cover of the original album.

View credits reviews tracks and shop for the 1962 vinyl release of tijuana moods on discogs. I don t see it listed here. Tijuana moods is an album by charles mingus originally recorded in 1957 but not released until june 1962. And nota bene the recordings were already five years old.

All songs were composed by mingus except flamingo. Referencing tijuana moods lp album mono lpm 2533 i have a copy of this lp but under the title flamingo and with a different cover it was released by rca in new zealand.