Minus Some Fish — 1955

An early Mingus recording that reveals his compositional ambition fully in place, long before the better-known records arrived. Where Charles Mingus's run begins — a strong starting point.

On vinyl: Original mono pressings from this era are sought-after; a quality reissue is the practical choice for most listeners.

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