🎷 AotW: Jazz Mingus Dynasty - CHAIR IN THE SKY

[Captain Bacardi]

Mingus Dynasty
CHAIR IN THE SKY
Elektra Records 6E-248

Released 1979

Peaked at #23 on the Jazz Album chart (1980)

Produced by Ilhan Mimaroglu
Executive Producer: Nesuhi Ertegun

Songs:

1. Boogie Stop Shuffle - 7:04
2. A Chair In The Sky - 9:13
3. My Jelly Roll Soul - 6:10
4. Sweet Sucker Dance - 6:46
5. The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines - 9:25
6. Goodbye Porkpie Hat - 7:30

All selections composed by Charles Mingus
Arranged by Sy Johnson except "Goodbye Porkpie Hat", arranged by Jimmy Knepper
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Musicians:
John Handy - Alto Sax
Joe Farrell - Tenor Sax
Jimmy Owens - Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Jimmy Knepper - Trombone
Don Pullen - Piano
Charlie Haden - Bass
Dannie Richmond - Drums

Recorded July 9 and 10, 1979 at RCA Recording Studios (Studio "A"), New York
Recording Engineer: Mike Moran
Mixing Engineer: Bobby Warner at Atlantic Recording Studios, New York

Cover Painting by ABIDINE
Liner Photos: Susan Graham Mingus
Album Design: Paula Bisacca
Liner Notes: Nat Hentoff

Available at Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Chair-Sky-Min...qid=1415045520&sr=1-2&keywords=mingus+dynasty



Capt. Bacardi

 

[A&Mguyfromwayback]

This album has some great playing, but it will forever be a poor cousin to Joni Mitchell's MINGUS album - which is one of my favorite albums ever....

 

[Captain Bacardi]

This is a groovin' little album! Recorded a few months after the death of Charles Mingus this is a collaboration of former Mingus sidemen, for the most part (obviously Charlie Haden did not play with Mingus). I get a kick out of this album just to hear the under-appreciated Jimmy Knepper on trombone (gotta love his solo on "Boogie Stop Shuffle"). It's also nice to hear Joe Farrell cut loose on tenor. As A&Mguy alluded to most of these songs first appeared on Joni Mitchell's Mingus LP, also released in 1979 (only "Boogie Stop" and "Jelly Roll Soul" weren't on that LP). Former A&M/Horizon alum Jimmy Owens contributes some fine solos as well. A strong effort overall.



Capt. Bacardi