Blues & Roots — 1960

A raucous, gospel-and-blues-charged peak of collective fire. Bold and beloved. A high point. The Charles Mingus record for listeners ready to go beyond the debut.

On vinyl: Originals are widely faked and graded inconsistently — stick with a trusted reissue.

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If you have Blues & Roots, these are the Charles Mingus records worth reaching for next.

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