Pussy Cat Dues: The Music of Charles Mingus (2000)

About this title: The music of Charles Mingus is interpreted on this disc by vocalist Mahogany and the WDR Big Band, live in concert at The Stadtgarten in Cologne, Germany. Bill Dobbins directs the orchestra and does the arrangements. Guest soloists include alto saxophonist Charles McPherson, trombonist Jimmy Knepper, bassist John Goldsby and drummer Dennis Mackrel. One complaint -- at the end of each tune crowd applause is abruptly clipped off instead of tastefully faded. Why? The set starts off with an absolutely beautiful take, sung in stark, suspicious, perfectly rendered tones during the dark, moody, Gil ... read more

Tracks:

1. Eclipse [Mingus]
2. Pussy Cat Dues [Mingus]
3. Portrait [Mingus]
4. Reincarnation of a Love Bird [Mingus]
5. Mingus Medley: Boogie Stop Shuffle/Jelly Roll/Goodbye Pork Pie Hat [Mingus/Kirk]
6. Tonight at Noon [Mingus]

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