STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.

Charles Mingus — Strings and Keys
Released 1953

Strings and Keys

Charles Mingus

A closer look at Charles Mingus-Strings and Keys's album Strings and Keys

Album overview Charles Mingus, an influential figure in jazz history, released the album "Strings and Keys" in 1974, …

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Charles Mingus — The Clown
Released 1957

The Clown

Charles Mingus

A Critical Review of The Album: The Clown by Charles Mingus

If you're looking for an album that combines Jazz, blues, and avant-garde, The Clown by Charles Mingus is the perfect…

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Charles Mingus — Tijuana Moods
Released 1962

Tijuana Moods

Charles Mingus

Inside Tijuana Moods by Charles Mingus-Tijuana Moods

Album overview Charles Mingus's "Tijuana Moods," released in 1962, is a seminal jazz album that captures the essence …

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Charles Mingus — Tonight at Noon
Released 1965

Tonight at Noon

Charles Mingus

The Enigmatic Charles Mingus and his Unconventional Album: Tonight at Noon

Charles Mingus, the musical legend, continues to draw admiration and amazement, more than four decades after his demi…

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