02-05-2012, 01:23
Yes you're el correcto, Matt! I don't like to use the words best and greatest but in this case I'll make an exception. Mingus was an intellectual as well as a humble common man and it showed in his musical diversity and composing. He wasn't pigeon-holed into a "formula" so to speak like Ellington and Basie with others.
His compositions were interesting and at times mesmerising to listen to. Bebop, Hard bebop. traditional, Latin, African, Soul, Blues, Avant Garde, Free Jazz, Contemporary Classical, Minimalist...need I go on!!!! He left us much too early!
His compositions were interesting and at times mesmerising to listen to. Bebop, Hard bebop. traditional, Latin, African, Soul, Blues, Avant Garde, Free Jazz, Contemporary Classical, Minimalist...need I go on!!!! He left us much too early!
The ultimate connection is between a performer and its' audience!