Here on the cover is written Charlie. Its him, Mingus, who explained the origins of this record in the album's liner notes:
“This record is unusual— it presents only one part of my musical world, the blues. A year ago, Nesuhi Ertegün suggested that I record an entire blues album in the style of "Haitian Fight Song" because some people, particularly critics, were saying I didn't swing enough. He wanted to give them a barrage of soul music: churchy, blues, swinging, earthy. I thought it over. I was born swinging and clapped my hands in church as a little boy, but I've grown up and I like to do things other than just swing. But blues can do more than just swing. So I agreed. — Charles Mingus”
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Check the "record" and find out if it's unsusual or not!!
Thank-you SO much for the chance to hear this!
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