Arguably one of the greatest musicians and composers in the history of Jazz, Charlie Mingus was a bassist, pianist, composer, arranger and band leader. Before finding fame in his own right, he played with many of the world's greatest musicians as a sideman.

This set features him playing on sides from Russell Jacquet, Howard McGhee, Ernie Andrews, Dinah Washington, Lionel Hampton, Oscar Pettiford, Charlie Parker, Quincy Jones & Duke Ellington as well as early studio bands of his own.

The original 78’s of many of these sides are extremely rare and many have not been re-issued until now.

This set is a must for jazz fans and a tribute to Mingus’s artistry and versatility.

PENNY'S WORTH OF BOOGIE - Russell Jacquet and Orchestra
DEEP MEDITATION - Howard McGhee Sextet
SWINGIN' AN ECHO - Charles Mingus Sextette
LADIES LULLABY - The Jacque Rabbit
DON'T LET THE SUN CATCH YOU CRYING - Ernie Andrews with Wilbert Baranco Trio
BAGGIN' THE BOOGIE - Bob Mosley and His All Stars
ALL OR NOTHING BLUES - Dinah Washington with Lucky Thompson's All Stars
BARANCO BOOGIE - Wilbert Baranco and His Rhythm Bombardiers
ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET - Ivie Anderson and Her All Stars
HOGGIN' - Howard McGhee and His Orchestra
G-ING WITH GENE - Gene Morris Quintet
MINGUS FINGERS (MINGUS FINGUS) - Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra
CHEROKEE - Lionel Hampton and His Sextet
SPOOKY BOOGIE - Curley Hamner and His Orchestra
SAY IT ISN'T SO - Baron Mingus and His Rhythm
MOVE - The Red Norvo Trio
JEEPERS CREEPERS - Charles Mingus - Spaulding Givens Duo
I'M BEGINNING TO SEE THE LIGHT - Oscar Pettiford Quartet
IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT - Charlie Parker Quartet with Gil Evans Orchestra
SHINE ON HARVEST MOON - Sonny Stitt with Johnny Richards' Orchestra
WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE - J. J. Johnson & Kai Winding
EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY - Jimmy Scott
A SLEEPING BEE - Quincy Jones and His Orchestra
WHEN YOUR LOVER HAS GONE - Teddy Charles Quartet
WRAP YOUR TROUBLES IN DREAMS - Jazz Artists Guild
A LITTLE MAX (AKA PARFAIT) - Duke Ellington