Mingus Big Band
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The Mingus Big Band is an ensemble, based in New York City, that specializes in the compositions of the late Charles Mingus. It is managed by his widow, Sue Mingus and represented by Tree Lawn Artists, Inc.. In addition to its weekly Monday night appearance at the Jazz Standard in New York City, the Mingus Big Band also tours frequently in Europe and other parts of the world. The band has featured an impressive array of musicians: Steve Slagle, Randy Brecker, Frank Lacy, John Stubblefield, Ryan Kisor, Alex Foster, Jack Walrath (an alumnus of one of Mingus' last bands), Vincent Herring, Ronnie Cuber, John Hicks, Seamus Blake, and many more.
The band has received six Grammy nominations.
[edit] Discography
- Nostalgia in Times Square (1993)
- Gunslinging Birds (1995)
- Live in Time (1997)
- Que Viva Mingus! (1998)
- Blues and Politics (1999)
- The Essential Mingus Big Band (2001)
- Tonight at Noon (2002)
- I Am Three (2005)
- Live in Tokyo at the Blue Note (2006)
- Mingus Big Band Live at Jazz Standard (2010)
