Live in Time (1996)

About this title: Having exhausted most of the late bassist's best-known songs, the Mingus Big Band emphasizes obscurities (such as "Sue's Changes," "Children's Hour of Dream" and "Chair in the Sky"), along with later-period work, on their third release, Live in Time, a double CD. The orchestra really digs into the complex material, and they perform Mingus' almost impossible-to-play originals with joy, swing and constant excitement. Among the many all-stars on this fascinating and highly enjoyable set (all of whom are featured) are trumpeters Randy Brecker, Philip Harper and Ryan Kisor, trombonists Frank Lacy, ... read more

Tracks:

1. Number 29 [Mingus]
2. Diane/Alice's Wonderland [Mingus]
3. Boogie Stop Shuffle [Mingus]
4. Sue's Changes [Mingus]
5. This Subdues My Passion [Mingus]
6. Children's Hour of Dream [Mingus]
7. Baby Take a Chance with Me [Mingus]
8. So Long Eric [Mingus]
9. Moanin' Mambo [Mingus]
10. Chair in the Sky [Mingus]
11. E's Flat, Ah's Flat Too [Mingus]
12. The Shoes of the Fisherman's Wife Are Some Jive Ass Slippers [Mingus]
13. Us Is Two [Mingus]
14. Man Who Never Sleeps/East Coasting [Mingus]
15. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting [Mingus]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.