Live in Argentina: The Buenos Aires Concerts is a never-before-released recording of legendary bassist Charles Mingus captured live in Buenos Aires, Argentina in June 1977 featuring Ricky Ford (tenor saxophone), Jack Walrath (trumpet), Robert Neloms (piano) and Dannie Richmond (drums). Transferred from the original tape reels that were recorded by engineer Carlos Melero, the limited-edition 180-gram 3LP set is mastered for vinyl by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab and pressed at 33 1/3 RPM at Le Vinylist. The elaborate booklet will includes newly commissioned liner notes; plus interviews with artists who knew or were inspired by Charles Mingus. This is an official release in cooperation with Jazz Workshop, Inc. and the Charles Mingus Estate.
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Tracklist:
LP 1:
1. Introduction (Live at the Teatro Coliseo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2nd June 1977)
2. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (Live at the Teatro Coliseo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2nd June 1977)
3. Duke Ellingtons Sound of Love (Live at the Teatro Coliseo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2nd June 1977)
4. Noddin Ya Head Blues (Live at the Teatro Coliseo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2nd June 1977)
5. Three or Four Shades of Blue (Live at the Teatro Coliseo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2nd June 1977)
6. Koko/Cherokee (Live at the Teatro Coliseo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2nd June 1977)
LP 2:
1. For Harry Carney (Live at the Teatro Coliseo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2nd June 1977)
2. Cumbia & Jazz Fusion (Live at the Teatro Coliseo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2nd June 1977)
3. Solo Piano Improvisation (Performed by Charles Mingus) (Live at the Teatro Coliseo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2nd June 1977)
LP 3:
1. Sue's Changes (Incomplete) (Live at the Teatro SHA, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 3rd June 1977)
2. Koko/Cherokee/Band Intros (Live at the Teatro SHA, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 3rd June 1977)
3. Fables of Faubus (Live at the Teatro SHA, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 3rd June 1977)
4. Solo Piano Improvisation (Performed by Charles Mingus) (Live at the Teatro SHA, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 3rd June 1977)