Charles Mingus Sextet, at the Konserthuset Stockholm, Sweden, April 13th, 1964 (Colorized)

[@rive3051]

14:30 the most metal breakdown of the 60s

[@nonexistenceisbliss9528]

🤣🤣

[@oulosvie]

Indeed

[@asmrbully6980]

Shhoo

[@Machinima1827]

DAMN

[@jerebondar8128]

messirve 😎

[@dawinybastos]

2:42 Best drum solo ever

[@Hanner_Tenry]

“WOOO”

[@camilocastillon]

I know that Woo is real, but I didn't expect that it is real

[@dcthomas8959]

@@Hanner_Tenry it's the look Mingus gives him after the woo, and the 2 share a knowing smile that makes this sweet.

[@nobodynoone2500]

Wooooo!

[@Arecaceae84]

BAM!!

[@johnstitt2615]

The smile of Mingus after the drummer does his solo and the band comes back in and the drummer yelps. That’s what it is all about.

[@amjan]

Yeah, he was like "Ok, we let you do that retarded shit, happy now? Good."

[@wubbles5558]

@@amjan you are completely missing the point my man

[@mirror1001]

Dannie richmond is seriously underrated considering he was good enough to be with mingus for YEARS

[@markhiggins8315]

It was clearly his response to Eric Dolphy's electric alto break, not really as much to do with the drums.

[@alexts94]

@@amjan You clearly have no concept of this music.

[@JH-lo9ut]

In a recent documentary on swedish television, they're telling a bit of backstory to this recording. Charles Mingus and the band had already played two concerts for a full house, back-to-back. When they are about to pack up and leave, the camera crew shows up. The promoter had promised that they would do a full set recording for TV. The contract was signed, but somehow, no-one had told Mingus, who went apeshit. A fight ensues, where at one point, Mingus holds a knife to his manager's throat. After things calm down, they agree to do a third set for the cameras. But knowing this, you can see he's not happy. And I think you can see it on the band, that they are dead tired, and just went through a pretty traumatic event.

[@ebjazz93]

Thanks for this interesting anecdote. I hope they were well paid.

[@bigbananadealer846]

makes the solo at 2:42 even better, richmond probably lifted their spirits a bit, he seemed really happy in that moment and so was mingus

[@siddhantpetkar9728]

This is like a movie to me

[@JerryAttric42]

what does that mean? "like a movie. ."

[@siddhantpetkar9728]

@@JerryAttric42 just watching em talking & playing, having fun is i feel complete 3hr blockbuster

[@DONTXBREAK]

…C’mon Siddhant

[@shantghazar8640]

100%

[@miriamewaskio793]

@@siddhantpetkar9728 Absolutely, I agree 100%

[@johnrosario4280]

5:12 "Eric, I'mma miss ya ass over here." This line hits even harder when you remember that Charles went into a deep depression after Eric's death and didn't write any music for 5 years.

[@KillaCam501]

Rip Eric Dolphy. Amazing instrumentalist and pioneer of fusion jazz 🙏🏾

[@JihedCh]

crazy that he died only a couple of months later... RIP Eric Dolphy

[@dan-sc7fm]

Yes, Eric Dolphy, what an enormous force and talent.

[@dylangatenby9928]

Gotta give some love to Dannie Richmond on drums.

[@richardabernethy9013]

Always have plenty of love for Danny Richmond.

[@Aroncare]

They look like a gang 😎 move it

[@dannytun]

@@Aroncare no they look like musicians

[@callmemonkh9020]

I'm digging on the fact that, the way I was loving Ralph Peterson, jr. today on drums...I shoulda been into Dannie Richmond BACK THEN. His timing is impeccable; His fills are colorful and creative EVERY TIME!! We wont EVEN TALK ABOUT HIS ATTACK ON THE ONE! OMG.

[@callmemonkh9020]

@@dannytun Thanks, Danny. Damn...

[@mv_5878]

Love how it has almost a big band feel, great arrs, but then the tempos shift wildly, they improvise and take solos all the time... It's so cohesive and yet so free!

[@jesusa_ikher]

2:42 I used to find this funny but the more I listen I genuinely think it's an awesome solo. It fits.

[@ItsKam]

the oversized jacket is quite the distraction, lol, but oddly impressive as i couldnt drum with that kind of bulky clothing on

[@gallofilm]

​@@ItsKamnot oversized.

[@gallofilm]

​@@ItsKamnvm it's totally boxy

[@Ravver]

lool@@gallofilm, his fit would go hard af, ahead of his time

[@jasoncarswell7458]

Very short solo by moderns standards, but Dannie played exactly what he planned to play, and then perfectly re-synced with the band without a single lost beat, a perfect victory of minimalism. As a drummer, I'm thrilled if I can accomplish either of those tasks, and he did both. I'd have yelped for joy too.

[@goldmuffingaming957]

60 year anniversary of this gem

[@kimhunter7763]

It's so eerie that Mingus keeps asking Dolphy how long he'll be gone: "How long, Eric?" and Dolphy keeps replying "Not long." When, in fact," he would never return, he would die a few months after this gig.

[@LeoFazio]

7:59 LOL Richmond you're a legend

[@George_Pueblo]

His joint fell off his hat 🤣🤣🤣👍👍

[@NazimOren]

Because he is Snoopdogs' daddy. :-)

[@nikigba]

Man he got his high hat falling at 13:15 as well hahaha

[@jzzft11]

This particular Mingus band is one of the greatest small groups in jazz history.

[@dougtombaugh4438]

Agree.

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

Clearly. And Mingus was involved in two of them! The Massey Hall group.being the other.

[@donaldvolenik4898]

@@icecreamforcrowhurst agree 100%

[@jimmythebold589]

transcendent band

[@GregoryLuce]

Absolutely. I can only compare it to Coltrane's classic quartet.

[@davisoneill]

Whoever filmed this should get a Nobel Prize. What a treasure for all of humanity.

[@darrellminx5459]

Precious footage.

[@VirreFriberg]

You should thank Sveriges Television for this footage

[@Urdatorn]

Thank our socialist television that didn’t have to give a f**k about catering to commercial art 😍

[@matthewsaints350]

​@@VirreFribergSwedish TV?

[@MrShobar]

There is no Nobel Prize for film.

[@aarong9378]

Hard to believe this was 60 years ago. It sounds fresh and relevant today. Amazing.

[@SirFerrickWanderer]

I feel like everyones talking about the early drum solo and no ones talking about the one at 28:50 that gets so hot and heavy that he just up and leaves as he finishes it.

[@superfzzbigmuff7375]

I instinctively yelled “holy shit” with the cheesiest grin on my face. Thank you for drawing my attention to this

[@ludens5129]

8:27 right back at you Charles. That little piano fill that Jaki did was nice.

[@ItsKam]

INCREDIBLE audio/video quality for 1964

[@wRAAh]

29:30 That Dannie Richmond amazes me... Ending the session like a boss. From what I read, Mingus was not an easy going band leader. Going against him could easily cost you a tooth, as Jimmy Knepper and Jacky McLean found out.

[@brianhammer5107]

he had some mental issues - when he returned to music after dropping out in 1966 he was a relatively calmer man - sometimes I wonder if the ALS had something to do with his mental state

[@kennethbjorklund3201]

I was there at night watching the concert. Now I realize why I rate it to be the greatest concert I ever watched.

[@echeverria1674]

How old were you?

[@luiszuluaga6575]

Lucky you, for sure! 😃🎶

[@savoybluejay456]

Tell me about it man

[@natevart4156]

I’m a comic book artist and writer and I just imagine my plot to this type of music it works so well😂 love this stuff

[@calbudd2838]

Dannie Richmond was one of the most underrated drummers of the 20th century.

[@JoshReserMusic]

🤣 he put the cymbal backwards

[@mananaadamia1657]

I love Dannie Richmond

[@anthonybowers7571]

one of the best !!!!

[@mananaadamia1657]

@@anthonybowers7571 Yes

[@anthonybowers7571]

@@mananaadamia1657 and him and Charles ..well....:)

[@TheLuisberg]

4:29 i like the fact they stopped so the guy could tune and make casual conversation then hop back into the music. Most down to earth moment. These guys are amazing

[@dkeener13]

"Eric, how long you going to stay?" "I don't know, not long..." :(

[@rgcrgc5948]

The way Mingus asked, I thought Eric was bout to say "nun yo dam bizness bruh'"

[@ceceemacgee6924]

This was recorded two months before he died...he really wasn't there for too much longer, was he

[@wakingupfromhistory7474]

Mingus' passive aggressiveness on vivid display. Wow. I love the man but being a member of his band must have been a bitch.

[@poppacapps5573]

@@wakingupfromhistory7474 it would have been better than working for buddy rich.

[@MO-1888]

Sad indeed 😢 Eric’s departure

[@halhal98]

8:37 wait, smoke on the piano ?? Been a long fan of jazz music but probably this is the dopest footage that i have ever seen. What a pure charm of savage in jazz history.

[@tommaso7994]

Scrolled all the way down and NOBODY mentioned my favourite piano player, Jaki Byard

[@renandias7926]

Amen. Jaki Biyard, a giant, underrated, unfortunaley. Like Eric Dolphy, such a tragic death.

[@sidubalan8721]

I'm fascinated with Jaki Byard and I love Mingus' music. The small ensemble sound is mesmerizing.

[@craighoyer6543]

My friend, Bert Wilson, the jazz sax legend composed "Karmic Reflections," for how Bert heard them reflect each other when Jaki Byard played with Eric Dolphy. I played with a pencil in my hand but no cigs. "Karmic Reflections" is one of Bert's most KZbin posted tunes. Dolphy so influenced Bert. Bert hipped me to Byard delights early on.

[@JonFrumTheFirst]

He taught at the New England Conservatory, where his students called him God. he was a walking history lesson, and could play ANY style.

[@RobJazzful]

@@renandias7926 *Byard

[@sting5956]

That solo hits different when you’re hearing the whole song

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

It’s ludicrous how Mingus makes playing the upright bass look so easy. There’s just no apparent physical exertion involved. Incredible.

[@KC9UDX]

It's true of anyone who can *really* play any instrument.

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

@@KC9UDX true but those upright bass fiddles are beasts! And Mingus tames ‘em like nobody’s bidness.

[@nobody-gh2yf]

@@KC9UDX drums and upright bass take a particular level of finesse physically it's not the same as say a flute

[@KC9UDX]

@@nobody-gh2yf are you a flautist? I'm not. I don't believe I could master flute in a short time.

[@m4x358]

@@nobody-gh2yf Are you kidding? Do you realise how incredibly trained the mouth muscles are of a flautist? That takes incredible strength and dedication, especially considering what stress those relatively tiny muscles undergo.

[@Nefville]

I love how casual this is. Today with music its a whole production, here they are playing their hearts out and they're cool. Just cool.

[@scottlukert5287]

Baddest dudes on the planet Ever Lone guy watching can't believe it

[@lukecatalan6611]

I love how they enjoy playing

[@jangeertbruggink7040]

Playing piano with a ciggy between the fingers.

[@mikebarker9187]

you caught that also

[@poppopartist3870]

Ok time to play everybody gather around the BASS.

[@thedamndiz2343]

Fuckin right! All i need Is a good bass player and I'm fuckin good to go!

[@davidhadley370]

@@thedamndiz2343 Amen!!!!!

[@jonwootten]

First thing that came to mind was the mix! Sounds great.

[@brainwashalpha5495]

exactly! it both sounds and looks like it was recorded yesterday! crystal clear av

[@scotty6124]

How often do you get to see 60s jazz guys in a true band rehearsal? Amazing and fascinating, And of all people Charles Mingus, in color! Kudos to who posted this.

[@spensert4933]

PRICELESS

[@viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536]

🥲

[@SILOETTE100page]

I thought it was because of COVID that there was no audience

[@Johnnycdrums]

Hardly recognized him without the facial hair.

[@nobodynoone2500]

Not real color, you can tell it's just virtual by the way colors change with brightness.

[@mrJohnDesiderio]

Eric Dolphy!

[@teucap5965]

this is simply one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen in my entire life

[@francomatiasmarron1274]

14:54 we're all this guy watching this

[@sequoia1171]

For real I've got the biggest dumbest smile on my face right now just like that dude.. he knows he is getting an awesome personal concert and it's making him feel kind of dirty lol.. he might even have a bit of a Bebop boner

[@subtleprelude2400]

what a beautiful passage at 11:50-12:20 by Johnny.

[@dantheredeemed]

my mom was born on april 13th '64! that's so cool to know this was the same day!

[@danibosnjak2902]

Mingus is one of the most important figures in music besides Monk. Absolutely fantastic and amazing band with a one and only little prince most beautiful person I ever heard Eric Dolphy

[@willcapeli1343]

i am so cool, Just to listening them

[@8-Divine-8]

14:55-15:34 when the Tenor Sax and Trumpet were in sync, then Bass and piano started to play in sync as well. It was like a fuse dance. I can see why Mingus is so excited there.

[@paulienebz]

One of the most poignant things I've ever watched is the conversation between Mingus and Dolphy when Charles is tuning his bass in the middle of rehearsing what they used to call "Praying for Eric," from the extended "Fables of Faubis." Mingus tells Dolphy " Eric, I'm going to miss your ass over here. How long are you going to stay?" Dolphy replies, "Not too long." Dolphy died soon afterwards.

[@paulienebz]

Fabus, sorry.

[@fatheroftwo852]

Many coincidences like this go on, unknown until we watch it later; very sad. Hindsight is 20/20

[@RobJazzful]

@@paulienebz *Faubus

[@pukulu]

Dolphy was nuts! Everyone liked him anyway, and he could play like crazy. Saying that he played "outside" is an understatement. When he played with Coltrane for a little while, he calmed down a bit, stayed inside some of the time.

[@scottlukert5287]

Listened to thousands of hours of Mingus This is surreal

[@lesgoe8908]

As a life-long Eric Dolphy fan, my jaw dropped and my eyes popped when I saw this -- in COLOR! Thank you for posting. [13:28 : Eric Dolphy, over-qualified drum roadie.]

[@emilianoturazzi]

I think colour is in post production

[@jimdixon3470]

@@emilianoturazzi Mingus's bass, as it shifts with his movements, looks like a chameleon changing its skin to every color in the rainbow. The technology's not quite there yet.

[@ianmacmillan8964]

Sensational and not without a few "Jazz Club" comedy moments. Outrageous

[@MatSmithLondon]

@@emilianoturazzi I think you may be right. But how do they do this? It’s amazing if original was BW.

[@biggusdickus1689]

@@MatSmithLondon I'm no expert but I believe it uses AI and a bank of colours and photographs to 'fill in' what it would have looked like

[@nelsongrimaldi3926]

One of the best sextet ever, and Dolphy,....speechless👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@friendofbeaver6636]

Dannie Richmond can go from a near silent pulse to a bombastic flourish! Fantastic playing by the entire band!

[@andrewsherman3893]

What a gift! So much to enjoy here Jaki Byard playing with cigarette in his fingers Mingus not looking at who he's talking to The whole "how long are you staying" conversation The way the band are huddled together as if squeezed on a small stage Mingus is a BIG GUY Danny Richmond

[@RobJazzful]

Actually, Mingus was 5’ 9”.

[@johnkotches8320]

This might be the first time I’ve heard Eric Dolphin playing flute. What a huge, rich sound.

[@markwilding3828]

A lot of Dolphy flute on his album music matador. Ron Burgundy almost ruined it for me.

[@AndreaAustoni]

Check out Gazzelloni on Out To Lunch, a tribute to flautist Severino Gazzelloni.

[@markhiggins8315]

There are quite a few examples of Eric's fabulous flute playing on record. His handling of the old standard Don't blame me recorded live in Europe is gorgeous.

[@markhiggins8315]

Eric had a wonderful sound on the instrument. My two favourite jazz flautists for tonal quality are Eric and Jamaican Harold McNair, both had huge sounds.

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

And not a single page of written music to be seen. Wow. This is the kind working jazz group you just don’t see these days.

[@ingregulous3141]

Does anyone who loves this, also love “The Gates of Delerium” live, off of “Yesshows”? Just checking.

[@risboturbide9396]

Eric Dolphy, man... "Out To Lunch" is my favorite jazz record ever.

[@РадославИванов-н6с]

What a delight!

[@guyallen8954]

This is a fantastic recording! I lived right next door to Johnny Coles for about a year in Richmond, Va. I had the opportunity to audition for him when I was 18 years old. He said that I had great technic and a good ear but, to get rid of that toy and get a real bass. I went out and bought a Fender Jazz the next day and been playing better ever since. His trumpet and flugelhorn playing took him around the world and he played with the best from Ray Charles to Ella Fitzgerald. I didn't really know know how great he really was until many years later when I went to his widows house and went through crates of albums he had preformed on. I never got a chance to see him perform live, so these recordings help fill a void that I am sorry that I missed. RIP Johnny Coles.

[@gepmrk]

Oh man... that's incredible. To be sure tis a beautiful sound that Johnny Coles makes. RIP Johnny Coles.

[@William.Driscoll]

Thank you.

[@sequoia1171]

That's awesome that he was honest with you and right off the bat dissed your bass.. that only proves that he thought you were worthy of something better

[@FlarkusChunswen]

Long live Jackson Ward!

[@guyallen8954]

@@sequoia1171 Yea, Johnny kept it real. Straight no chaser.

[@jrvasquez]

THANK YOU thank you thank you...

[@alansenzaki4148]

Mingus was a strong leader. What a great group. Johnny Coles playing is beautiful!

[@emilianoturazzi]

I agree: I love Johnny Coles' playing, a perfect contrast with Dolphy.

[@vKarl71]

Strong doesn't begin to describe it. He could be terrifying. Mingus had an absolutely devastating childhood & came out of it with a terrible temper, which got him into a lot of trouble. You can see early in the video where he starts whining, heading toward a rant, then (admirably) catches himself & speaks to the musicians in a calm, dignified way. It's so sad for music that he had such emotional challenges (not to mention the constant racism & exploitation black musicians faced). I think he was every bit as great a composer as Ellington - but he wasn't able to have the extensive success that he deserved, despite widespread recognition of his greatness.

[@linotom1887]

such elegant music......that's the American jazz 😎

[@brasshouse-og]

12:30 to about 14:00 was some of the most energy I’ve ever felt. The whole set paid off right there. When Mingus kicked that cymbal, my god that was otherworldly.

[@wacharaboy]

That cymbal had to sound at all costs!

[@apothecurio]

The more you get into jazz the more you realize the mentality between it and punk cross over. and this moment right here exemplifies it.

[@janverhave]

Same

[@Ballonpoire39]

@@apothecurio Exactly. I’m into punk rock and getting more and more into jazz and I feel jazz is SO punk. or punk is jazz? Lol who knows

[@apothecurio]

@@Ballonpoire39 I think it's a case of Jazz is Punk but Punk is Not jazz.

[@bladder1010]

Beautiful music. Just beautiful.. So sad this was just a short few months before Eric Dolphy needlessly passed away. Very bittersweet.

[@socalangler4082]

it's hilarious how Mingus recollects himself after getting frustrated. Idk what happened before the video started (Mingus probably stated what he wanted to do) but look how he collected himself after getting frustrated. He checked himself to keep things on a good vibe. That's a good band leader

[@brianhammer5107]

LOL !!!! Do you know how many times Mingus lost it??? - he even punched out Jimmy Knepper once - he had some sort of mental anger-management illness and he dropped out of music for a while around the time of the "Underground" film to get some help - and settled with Knepper for an undiagnosed amount of cash (Knepper lost some teeth in the altercation)

[@socalangler4082]

@@brianhammer5107 im not saying that he didnt ever get angry. i am just talking about this specific moment in the video lmfao chill out my guy haha

[@JH-lo9ut]

They had just played two sets back-to back. The manager forgot to tell them that he had promised a third set for the cameras. The ensuing fight got so bad, that Mingus at one point pulled a knife on his manager (or the promoter, I can't remember wich) So, things were a bit tense... The story was told in a recent documentary on Swedish television.

[@socalangler4082]

@@JH-lo9ut cool very interesting

[@TheLeadSled]

Dannie Richmond was an absolute fantastic drummer, many say he was underrated, I say he was rated as one of the best!!

[@StungoBungo]

Holy fuck this has got to be the most underrated channel!?!? i wont be able to peel my goddamn eyes for this entire weekend!

[@austinkash]

14:14 and 2:38 are the best parts of this IMO

[@pamm8608]

I love hearing a complete piece without applause after every single solo. Call me weird, but it's so distracting when I want to be completely immersed.

[@kevinstewart3029]

All this art form requires is your undivided attention.. I couldn't agree more!

[@mananaadamia1657]

You and Mingus are one blood

[@canalrandom7912]

There's not enough people talking about Johnny Coles absolutely fantastic solo on "Meditations" it gave me some Miles Davis vibes, so nice

[@HermanoMotheo]

Exactly! If you hear closely, even Jaki Byard was quoting "So What"

[@canalrandom7912]

@@HermanoMotheo yeeees! Jazz is awesome man

[@andreaaraceli7764]

Mingus was one the powerful and rich composer of xxth century... Senza dubbio

[@NeuHunter]

Bravo

[@mkeenan1955]

Eric Dolphy was on of my idols as a youth. He even inspired me to get a bass clarinet. Fables of Faubus is such a moving experience whenever I listen to it. Dolphy and Parker are gods to me, as if the ancient Egyptian god, Thoth, inspired them.

[@carolinejobe9346]

love it, still fresh, just so hip and fifty years ago....

[@christophersmith3248]

... fifty years ago ten years ago!

[@jeankule1515]

Trop bon ces moments, Charles mingus avait là les bons partenaires...ça fait plaisir !

[@thecandyman9308]

Had no idea this even existed. Wow. Some real legends in pristine quality. Thanks for posting!

[@alastairmoody798]

Super! formidable!

[@denisrushkovsky85]

GUYS, PLEASE. WHAT'S THE NAME OF GLASSES ON CLIFFORD JORDAN??

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

This is awesome. Incredible footage. Hard to believe that Eric Dolphy would be dead just 2 and a half months later.

[@kevinstewart3029]

Yes he's missed but not forgotten... to remember is highest form of acknowledgment...

[@natevart4156]

Are you serious that’s devastating but amazing that we have to remember.

[@daddo2413]

Never have I seen anything like this. Such mastery. Beautiful. Brilliant. And never saw a pianist play with a cigarette in hand.

[@charold3]

Fascinating! I could live without the colorization, but it's not too bad. I love Dolphy's entrance line at about 3:00, and so does Mingus and Richmond. Check their smiles. Thanks for posting!!!

[@GuitarKitchen]

Ya amazing!

[@jimmythebold589]

blew me away! i had to relisten to it multiple times!

[@ElegantJP]

음악이라는것이 이토록 진중하고 섬세하고 예민하며 파괴적이고 조직적이면서도 아름다울수가 있었단 말인가

[@MrDastardly]

Beautiful sounds. ♥️♥️♥️

[@giullianomg]

Amazing concert. Despite all the problems, thank you technology and internet, all these guys are now dead and we are here years later enjoying their arts.

[@siriusra2692]

........one of the greatest jazz groups of all times........the contrasting styles of Clifford Jordan,Johnny Coles and Eric Dolphy was intriguing........ Charlie Mingus was a brilliant composer , musician and Eric Dolphy was such a brilliant next level musician..... Mingus knew Eric wasn't going to be in his group long........because Eric was on a Musical exploratory journey like Trane........

[@frederickhill7181]

Less than 3 months after this date, Eric was dead from diabetes.

[@renandias7926]

Actually Eric Dolphy was murdered in the hospital. Medical negligence combined with racist assumptions by racist doctors killed him, not the diabetes.

[@siriusra2692]

@@renandias7926 ....I agree... medical neglect.....

[@bafattvahetere]

@@renandias7926 That goes for Tony Williams as well.

[@renandias7926]

@@bafattvahetere Sad but true, Tony left us so young

[@Porsche996driver]

Wow amazing. Like sitting in with these legends. Cool.

[@meximick]

Amazing document

[@FileUnderMforMusic]

If there is more magnificent music written for (and played by) a sextet, I'd like to hear it. Plus, not a music stand in sight. Genuinely awesome.

[@nielsenjesp]

13:10 another favourite Dannie Richmond-moment

[@harveywallbanger3123]

I like how Mingus is mad and kicks the cymbal stand back. "GET THIS SHIT OUTTA HERE"

[@michaelobrien8219]

gorgeous trumpet playing

[@Navroze]

I missed seeing Mingus live and I put it first in my list of regrets

[@jimmythebold589]

transcendental music. that drummer is amazing, not just that legendary solo, but all his supporting work. he doesn't waste a note

[@vadimfedenko]

Jaki Byard, great pianist. check out his solo works, folks

[@frederickhill7181]

Clifford Jordan seems to have been the silent partner in this combo. Later he released a memorable disc "These Are My Roots" featuring Leadbelly songs. You hear him quote Leadbelly "Yellow Gal" at 25.01.

[@vKarl71]

Thank you, I didn't know that.

[@roidmongerful]

If youre going to push Clifford Jordan onto unsuspecting strangers, why dont you tell them to go listen to Glass Bead Games. It was recorded in 73, but if you like anything that was released in 59 you're going to dig it.

[@steeb5303]

what’s really cool is that the second half of “yellow gal” as played by jordan is from ornette coleman’s “humpty dumpty”

[@michaelchelette8415]

🎼🎶This is nice! A rare and intimate look at the Music of Charles Mingus and Eric Dolphy and the other great modern jazz musicians in the band.🎓 Thank God for the Europeans who had the class to capture some rare video moments of the Great African American Classical Jazz Musicians of that era. 🎷

[@Porsche996driver]

That’s right!

[@elviajove8289]

Priceless!

[@pasthomas]

this is simply pure AMERICAN music!

[@FlarkusChunswen]

@John Galt Dough that's an odd comment.

[@vogelvogeltje]

@@pasthomas he said that in his original post already. Nobody asked.

[@TheEleatic]

I can relate. I’m frequently in a bad mood. Love Mingus. Monk and Mingus turned left, but Coleman left the road. Sun Ra left the planet.

[@nikagogishvili9700]

i love this i just love this

[@masonkilgore4112]

eric was an insanely talented musician. His power and ability to just play all three instruments in this… it’s just amazing.

[@XavierJordanMusic]

Mannnnnn the way Eric Dolpy slidddddddd on that first solo 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@danopticon]

This slaps! That said, I wish someone would upload the black-and-white original. The colorization makes everything look really unnatural; because this was ‘60s b-&-w videotape, it’s very low-resolution and high contrast … and the computer reads light flares and deep shadows as discrete textures to colorize, so the whole effect appears to hover above the original images rather than blending in; this leads to it often seeming like the players are all wearing fluorescent green-gray latex masks-very distracting from what should be the real focus: this mind-blowing performance!! Not everything needs to be “updated” to match our present visual style. That said, it’s great that this performance is available at all, so thank you for uploading! It’d just be nice if the unaltered original were an option too.

[@cassianofaleta7796]

Fantástico! 🎼🎵🎶🎶🎶🎷🎺🎺🎺

[@beaudeeley]

An alternative title for this could be ‘six juggernaut kings slay it’

[@michaelyoung9077]

Richmond was up there with all the best Philly Max Art etc. never got the recognition. He stayed with one cat and never needed the limelight. Love Mingus and because of Danny’s drumming and messing with time etc that really gave the band a different sound and texture