Key Features

• ● This 1979 Japanese reissue of Charlie Mingus's essential 'Pre-Bird' explores the foundational musical influences that shaped the legendary bassist before his acquaintance with Charlie Parker. Featuring an expansive roster of jazz luminaries including Eric Dolphy and Yusef Lateef, this album captures Mingus at his most adventurous.
• ● 1979 Japanese pressing on Mercury Records
• ● Stunning, near-pristine vinyl playback quality
• ● Includes performances by Eric Dolphy and Yusef Lateef
• ● Diverse arrangements ranging from tight combos to 24-piece ensembles
• ● Dynamic and influential compositions recorded in NYC
• ● Brand: NO BRAND
• ● Artist: Charlie Mingus
• ● Release Title: Pre-Bird
• ● Record Label: Mercury
• ● Catalog Number: BT-5309
• ● Format: Vinyl LP
• ● Record Size: 12 inches
• ● Speed: 33 1/3 RPM
• ● Genre: Jazz
• ● Style: Avant-Garde Jazz
• ● Release Year: 1979
• ● Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• ● Record Grading: NM
• ● Sleeve Grading: VG
• ● Edition: Reissue
• ● Material: Vinyl
• ● Type: Album

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