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Topic: Charles Mingus and Alvino Rey. |
Johnny Rojas
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Houston, Texas, USA
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Posted 22 May 2007 11:15 am |
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I read an interview with Charles Mingus recently where he very briefly discussed having played in Alvino Rey's big band, and the impact this had on him. I know it's a long shot, but does anyone know about any existing recordings of Rey's band from the time Mingus was his bassist? The thought of Mingus playing with a steel guitarist makes you wish he had done something like that in his own groups, huh?
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Shane Reilly
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Melbourne, Australia
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Posted 23 May 2007 9:53 am
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This is very interesting,I'd like to know more.Mingus' mind was wide open,that woulda been somthn,Mingus hollerin' and shoutin' everyone clappin' and gettin soulful and the steel WAILIN'......Oh Yeah,it's a Wednesday night prayer meeting.
Cheers,Shane. |
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Pete Finney
From:
Nashville Tn.
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Posted 23 May 2007 11:04 am
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| I know there are recordings of Mingus playing with Lionel Hampton not long after his sideman stint with Alvino Rey, and at least one was a Mingus composition: "Mingus Fingers". This was a while before he had a national reputation as a composer/bandleader. It would have been interesting to know his thoughts on the steel though... |
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