Charles Mingus - Presents Charles Mingus [180 Gram] Rod Stewart bassist Peter Hansen and drummer

bassist Peter Hansen and drummer Klaus Menzer

Ron Carter

the album includes an impressive cast of guest vocalists

Ditch Effort

Charles Mingus - Presents Charles Mingus [180 Gram] Rod Stewart bassist Peter Hansen and drummerThe combo here, referred to by Mingus as The Jazz Workshop, had been in residence at the Showplace on W. 4th St. In Greenwich Village for nearly a year when they entered the studio to record what became the album Charels Mingus Presents Charles Mingus in October of 1961. To recreate this atmosphere, Mingus introduces the songs as if he were speaking to the audience, giving off the illusion of a live album. The charade paid off. The LP includes