A raucous, gospel-and-blues-charged peak of collective fire. Bold and beloved. A high point. Released in 1960, it's a key entry in Charles Mingus's run.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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More from Charles Mingus — where to go next
If you have Blues & Roots, these are the Charles Mingus records worth reaching for next.
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Pithecanthropus Erectus1956 · JazzStart here
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Mingus Ah Um1959 · JazzClassic
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Blues & Roots1960 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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Tijuana Moods1962 · JazzClassic
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The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady1963 · JazzClassic
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