This 1977 session, produced and coordinated by the late vibraphonist Lionel Hampton (who also plays on the album) is a proof of the state of jazz in the late '70s from one of its masterminds, and is a statement of Hampton's artistic 'rebirth.' The tracks are varied and embrace the whole composite universe of Mingus' career, from 'Fables Of Faubus,' an accusation against the Arkansas governor and his racist politics, to 'Slop,' previously featured on Mingus Ah Um and Mingus Dynasty (1959). Deluxe gatefold miniature LP sleeve. Comet Records. 2002.
Lionel's Sessions,Charles Mingus,Universe Italy,Avant-Garde,Hard Bop,Jazz,Pop,Post-Bop,Progressive Big Band
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