Charles Mingus/MI,USA 1977 2Days

This was the first and last extremely rare live performance of Mingus, who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and was forced to be unable to perform concerts, without Danny Richmond on drums. 2 days, 3 performances will be released for the first time as a 3-disc set with the highest quality soundboard recording! ! Two consecutive performances held in Ann Arbor, Michigan on February 4th and 5th, 1977, which were the last year of his activities as a performer/bandleader, and which had not been available even among collectors until now. A rich 3-disc set has arrived that includes two early and late performances, a total of three performances, all recorded on the highest quality stereo soundboard! ! It should be noted that for these two consecutive days of Ann Arbor performances, drummer Danny Richmond, who was said to be Mingus’s right-hand man and who supported Mingus during this period, or rather throughout the entire era, was absent for some reason, and the drummer This is the first and last extremely rare live show where you can hear Mingus struggling to overcome his lack of control by managing the rhythm section by himself! ! The lineup for this last tour is normally a quintet consisting of Bob Nelloms on piano, Ricky Ford on tenor, Jack Walras on trumpet, Mingus’ right-hand man Danny Richmond, and Mingus, but for these two days in Ann Arbor, there was no Danny. , it is performed by a quartet without drums, and the whole story has a very interesting development. The set list includes the famous song “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” which has been covered by many artists such as Joni Mitchell & Jaco Pastorius and Jeff Beck only on the 4th show, and “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” on the 5th show. There are few songs that overlap in the early and late versions, such as “For Harry Carney” and “Sue’s Changes,” so you can fully enjoy the repertoire of the Mingus Band from this period. Since it’s the drums, you can’t help but get the impression that it’s a bit quiet, but Mingus plays percussively on the bass, hits the body of the bass, claps, and of course shows off his proud throat. Leading the struggle band. In this concert last year, there are 3 performances over 2 days where you can enjoy Mingus’s bass the most. In addition, the two lead players, Ricky and Jack, who often interact with the drums, will liven up the performance with their rock-solid playing that is even more ups and downs than usual. Bob’s piano, which is entrusted with the heavy responsibility of maintaining the overall balance, also has a dependable presence. The four members perform with all their might, making you forget that they’re just drums, but it’s a very, very valuable performance that makes you keenly aware of Danny’s presence… Live at Michigan Union Ballroom,University of Michigan,Ann Arbor,MI February.04 and 05.1977 Charles Mingus Tries to Overcome the Absence of His Drummer, Beating on His Bass Disc 1 770204 February.04.1977 EX – SBD 71 min 1. Band intro 2. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat 3. Peggy’s Blue Skylight 4. Sue’s Changes 5. Ko-Ko – Cherokee Disc 2 770205 – 1 February.05.1977 (1st Show) EX – SBD 58 min 1. For Harry Carney 2. Better Git it in Your Soul 3 . Sue’s Changes Disc 3 770205 – 2 February.05.1977 ( 2nd Show ) EX – SBD 65 min 1. For Harry Carney 2. Remember Rockefeller at Attica 3. Sue’s Changes 4. Ko – Ko – Cherokee Charles Mingus – Bass,Vocal Jack Walrath – Trumpet Ricky Ford – Tenor Saxophone Bob Neloms – Piano