Pre-Bird is an album by Charles Mingus, released in 1960. Rooted in gospel · post-bop · free jazz. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pre-Bird sound like?

Pre-Bird is a gospel, post-bop and free jazz album by Charles Mingus, released in 1960.

How many songs are on Pre-Bird?

Pre-Bird has 8 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·35:09

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Take the "A" Train / Exactly Like You 3:38
  • 2 Prayer for Passive Resistance 3:54
  • 3 Eclipse 3:58
  • 4 Mingus Fingus No. 2 3:37
  • 5 Weird Nightmare 3:39
  • 6 Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me / I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart 3:39
  • 7 Bemoanable Lady 4:27
  • 8 Half-Mast Inhibition 8:13

Release Date

January 1, 1960

Genre

free jazz, post-bop

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

35 min 9 sec