Blues & Roots — 1960

A raucous, gospel-and-blues-charged peak of collective fire. Bold and beloved. A high point. Not the headline release, but a genuine highlight.

On vinyl: The original pressing is a collector's piece; a modern remaster is the sensible route.

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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.

1. 1
   Pithecanthropus Erectus1956 · Jazz
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2. 2
   Minus Some Fish1955 · Jazz
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3. 3
   Mingus Ah Um1959 · Jazz
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4. 4
   Blues & Roots1960 · you're viewing this one
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5. 5
   Tijuana Moods1962 · Jazz
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