Blog tagged as Charles Mingus

Continuing my obsession of late with the music of Eric Dolphy. I remember the first time I heard an Eric Dolphy solo, it came blasting out of my speakers while listening to "The Great Concert of Charles Mingus." Raw, passionate, and beautiful.

Check out the video HERE.

I do not know why certain music stirs my soul. All I know is that it does.

Charles Mingus piqued my interest back in the 1970's, and I have no idea why. But, I purchased the 3 disc album The Great Concert of Charles Mingus.

This is where I heard Eric Dolphy first. I've been a fan every since.

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