2007 · JPBest editionCD
Atlantic — WPCR-25146
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The Japanese Atlantic CD is praised for its clean, well-balanced mastering and is a favored digital option among forum members.
Mingus at Antibes was recorded live at the Antibes Jazz Festival in Juan-les-Pins, France on July 25, 1960, capturing an outdoor performance rather than a studio session. The recording was made during a European tour and features Mingus's Jazz Workshop ensemble performing avant-garde jazz compositions in front of a festival audience. The album was later released by Atlantic Records and showcases the raw energy of live performance with minimal post-production editing, reflecting Mingus's commitment to capturing spontaneous musical interaction. The recording conditions were challenging due to the outdoor festival setting, yet the technical team successfully preserved the intensity and complexity of the ensemble's playing. This live document represents an important snapshot of Mingus's band during a creatively fertile period in the early 1960s.
Tracklist · 6 tracks
- 1Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting11:54
- 2Prayer for Passive Resistance8:06
- 3What Love?13:34
- 1I'll Remember April13:39
- 2Folk Forms I11:08
- 3Better Git Hit in Your Soul11:00
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