Released 47 years ago this June
Mingus
Joni Mitchell · 1979
37 min · 11 tracks · folk rock · jazz · art rock
A bold fusion of jazz, folk, and spoken word, reflecting Joni Mitchell's audacity and creativity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short immersive interludes
- reflective storytelling moments
- wave-like pacing experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 13, 1979, 'Mingus' represents Joni Mitchell's exploration into jazz after her acclaimed folk and rock albums. This was her first collaboration with jazz legends, following her commercial peak with 'Court and Spark'. The album showcases a shift in her artistry as she sought to pay tribute to the late Charles Mingus.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Laura Nyro· Carole King· Nick Drake
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Happy Birthday 1975 (rap) 0:57
- 2 God Must Be a Boogie Man 4:36
- 3 Funeral (rap) 1:07
- 4 A Chair in the Sky 6:42
- 5 The Wolf That Lives in Lindsey 6:33
- 6 I’s a Muggin’ (rap) 0:07
- 7 Sweet Sucker Dance 8:04
- 8 Coin in the Pocket (rap) 0:11
- 9 The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines 3:22
- 10 Lucky (rap) 0:03
- 11 Goodbye Pork Pie Hat 5:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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