Mingus Plays Piano


Mingus Plays Piano is a 1964 solo jazz album by Charles Mingus. The album is notable for Mingus's departure from his usual role as composer and double-bassist in ensemble recordings, instead playing piano without any additional musicians.

Track listing

  1. "Myself When I Am Real" – 7:38
  2. "I Can't Get Started" – 3:43
  3. "Body and Soul" – 4:35
  4. "Roland Kirk's Message" – 2:43
  5. "Memories of You" – 4:37
  6. "She's Just Miss Popular Hybrid" – 3:11
  7. "Orange Was the Color of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk" – 4:18
  8. "Meditations for Moses" – 3:38
  9. "Old Portrait" – 3:49
  10. "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" – 3:46
  11. Compositional Theme Story: "Medleys, Anthems and Folklore" – 8:35
All music composed by Charles Mingus unless otherwise noted.

Personnel

Production