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
- "Myself When I Am Real" – 7:38
- "I Can't Get Started" – 3:43
- "Body and Soul" – 4:35
- "Roland Kirk's Message" – 2:43
- "Memories of You" – 4:37
- "She's Just Miss Popular Hybrid" – 3:11
- "Orange Was the Color of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk" – 4:18
- "Meditations for Moses" – 3:38
- "Old Portrait" – 3:49
- "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" – 3:46
- Compositional Theme Story: "Medleys, Anthems and Folklore" – 8:35
Personnel
Production
- Bob Thiele - producer, photography
- Michael Cuscuna - reissue producer
- Bob Simpson - engineer
- Erick Labson - digital remastering
- Nat Hentoff - liner notes
- Victor Kalin - cover painting
- Hollis King - art direction, design
- Joe Lebow - liner design
- Lee Tanner - photography