Album · 1960
Blues & Roots
- Released
- 4 April 1960
- Label
- Atlantic Records
- Catalogue no.
- 1305
- Tracklist
- 6 tracks
- Country
- US
“Blues & Roots” is an album by Charles Mingus, released in 1960 on Atlantic Records. The original release has 6 tracks. The line-up features Booker Ervin (tenor saxophone), Charles Mingus (double bass, instrument arranger), Dannie Richmond (drums (drum set)), Jackie McLean (alto saxophone) and Jimmy Knepper (trombone).
Who played on Blues & Roots
- Booker Ervin tenor saxophone all tracks
- Charles Mingus double bass, instrument arranger all tracks
- Dannie Richmond drums (drum set) all tracks
- Jackie McLean alto saxophone all tracks
- Jimmy Knepper trombone all tracks
- John Handy alto saxophone all tracks
- Pepper Adams baritone saxophone all tracks
- Willie Dennis trombone all tracks
- Horace Parlan piano on 5 tracks
- Mal Waldron piano on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting — Charles Mingus
- A2 Cryin' Blues — Charles Mingus
- A3 Moanin' — Charles Mingus
- B1 Tensions — Charles Mingus
- B2 My Jelly Roll Soul — Charles Mingus
- B3 E's Flat Ah's Flat Too — Charles Mingus
Production
- Nesuhi Ertegun producer
- Tom Dowd recording
More albums by Charles Mingus
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Blues & Roots?
The line-up of Blues & Roots includes Booker Ervin (tenor saxophone), Charles Mingus (double bass, instrument arranger), Dannie Richmond (drums (drum set)), Jackie McLean (alto saxophone), Jimmy Knepper (trombone), John Handy (alto saxophone), Pepper Adams (baritone saxophone) and Willie Dennis (trombone).
Which label released Blues & Roots?
Blues & Roots was released in 1960 on Atlantic Records (1305).
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