Charles Mingus – Tijuana Moods (1962) [Reissue 2015] {SACD ISO + FLAC 24bit/88,2kHz}

Tijuana Moods is an album by Charles Mingus originally recorded in 1957 but not released until 1962. The name “Charlie Mingus” appears on the cover of the original album. Mingus hated all nicknames derived from Charles (“Don’t call me Charlie; that’s not a man’s name, that’s a name for a horse”). All songs were composed by Mingus except “Flamingo” (Ted Grouya).

Inspired by a trip to Tijuana, Tijuana Moods was recorded in 1957 but was sat on by RCA until its release in 1962. Bassist/composer Charles Mingus at the time said that this was his greatest recording, and it certainly ranks near the top. The original version, which was usually edited together from a few different takes, consisted of just five performances. It has often been said that Mingus forced and pressured his sidemen to play above their potential, and that is certainly true of this project. Altoist Shafi Hadi (who doubles on tenor) is in blazing form on “Ysabel’s Table Dance,” while trumpeter Clarence Shaw (who was praised by Mingus for his short lyrical solo on “Flamingo”) sounds quite haunting on “Los Mariachis.” Trombonist Jimmy Knepper and drummer Dannie Richmond made other great recordings, but they are in particularly superior form throughout this session, as is the obscure pianist Bill Triglia. Completing the band is Ysabel Morel on vocals and Frankie Dunlop on castanets. While “Dizzy’s Moods” is based on “Woody’N You,” and “Flamingo” is given a fresh treatment, the other three songs are quite original, with “Tijuana Gift Shop” having a catchy, dissonant riff that sticks in one’s mind. The passionate playing, exciting ensembles, and high-quality compositions make this a real gem, and it represents one of Charles Mingus’ finest hours.

Tracklist:
01. Dizzy Moods
02. Ysabel’s Table Dance
03. Tijuana Gift Shop
04. Los Mariachis
05. Flamingo

Recorded on July 18 and August 6, 1957 in New York.

Personnel
Charles Mingus – bass
Clarence Shaw – trumpet
Jimmy Knepper – trombone
Shafi Hadi – alto & tenor saxophone
Bill Triglia – piano
Dannie Richmond – drums
Frankie Dunlop – percussion
Ysabel Morel – castanets, vocals
Lonne Elder – vocals

SACD ISO

CharlieMingusTijuanaM00ds1962Reissue2015SACDIS0.part1.rar
CharlieMingusTijuanaM00ds1962Reissue2015SACDIS0.part2.rar

FLAC 24bit/88,2kHz

CharlieMingusTijuanaM00ds1962Reissue2015FLAC2488.2.rar