Money Jungle
Charles Mingus · 1963
56 min · 13 tracks · gospel · post-bop · free jazz
A daring blend of complex rhythms and improvisational freedom, showcasing jazz's avant-garde potential.
Money Jungle is an album by Charles Mingus, released in 1963. A daring blend of complex rhythms and improvisational freedom, showcasing jazz's avant-garde potential. The album is notable for its influence on the avant-garde jazz movement, receiving critical acclaim for its bold exploration of sound and structure. It has been recognized as a key recording in Mingus’s catalog and has inspired countless musicians in the realms of jazz and beyond, solidifying its place in music history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Money Jungle sound like?
A daring blend of complex rhythms and improvisational freedom, showcasing jazz's avant-garde potential. Rooted in gospel and post-bop.
What makes Money Jungle by Charles Mingus notable?
The album is notable for its influence on the avant-garde jazz movement, receiving critical acclaim for its bold exploration of sound and structure. It has been recognized as a key recording in Mingus’s catalog and has inspired countless musicians in the realms of jazz and beyond, solidifying its place in music history. Released in February 1963, 'Money Jungle' marked a significant moment in Charles Mingus's career, coming just a year after his acclaimed album 'Mingus Ah Um'. This collaboration with pianist Duke Ellington and drummer Max Roach exemplified Mingus's innovative approach to jazz, shifting towards more experimental forms while maintaining rich emotional depth.
How many songs are on Money Jungle?
Money Jungle has 13 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Very Special 4:27
- 2 A Little Max (Parfait) 2:58
- 3 A Little Max (Parfait) (alternate take) 2:56
- 4 Fleurette africaine 3:37
- 5 Rem Blues 4:17
- 6 Wig Wise 3:19
- 7 Switch Blade 5:25
- 8 Caravan Standout 4:14
- 9 Money Jungle Standout 5:30
- 10 Solitude (alternate take) 4:44
- 11 Solitude Standout 5:34
- 12 Warm Valley 3:34
- 13 Backward Country Boy Blues 6:19
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