Charles Mingus - Mingus Dynasty: The Complete Sessions [New CD] Rmst, With Book,

THE COMPLETE SESSIONS ON A SINGLE SET FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!4 1/2 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDEThis CD contains the original Charles Mingus LP Mingus Dynasty (Columbia CS8236) in its entirety. The result of two long sessions, it featured the leader along with such outstanding musicians as Jimmy Knepper, John Handy, Booker Ervin, Benny Golson, Roland Hanna, and Dannie Richmond. The album’s songs, which had been shortened to fit the LP format, are presented here unedited. In addition, this release includes the tune “Strollin’”, which was absent from the album, plus three alternate takes that complete the sessions.PERSONNEL:ON TRACKS [2-4], [6-7] & [10-13]:CHARLES MINGUS, bass & leaderJIMMY KNEPPER, tromboneDICK WILLIAMS, trumpetJEROME RICHARDSON, baritone sax & fluteBOOKER ERVIN & BENNY GOLSON, tenor saxJOHN HANDY, alto saxTHEODORE COHEN, vibesROLAND HANNA, pianoDANNIE RICHMOND, drums[NICO BENICK (p) replaces Hanna on 7 & 13.On the same tracks omit Williams, Golson, Richardson, and Charles.]New York, November 1, 1959.ON TRACKS [1],[5],[8] & [9]:CHARLES MINGUS, bass & leaderJIMMY KNEPPER, tromboneDON ELLIS, trumpetBOOKER ERVIN, tenor saxJOHN HANDY, alto saxROLAND HANNA, pianoDANNIE RICHMOND, drumsNew York, November 13, 1959.[Add MAURICE BROWN & SEYMOUR BARAB (cello) on 1 & 9.]INCLUDES 16-PAGE BOOKLETTRACKS:01 SLOP02 DIANE03 SONG WITH ORANGE04 GUNSLINGING BIRD05 THINGS AIN’T WHAT THEY USED TO BE06 FAR WELLS, MILL VALLEY07 NEW NOW, KNOW HOW08 MOOD INDIGO09 PUT ME IN THAT DUNGEON10 STROLLIN’11 DIANE [alt tk]12 SONG WITH ORANGE [alt tk]13 NEW NOW, KNOW HOW [alt tk]TOTAL TIME: 78:36 Min.