“IN OTHER WORDS, I AM THREE…”
One of the most important figures in twentieth century American music, Charles Mingus was a virtuoso bass player, accomplished pianist, bandleader and composer
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In this excerpt from the 1997 documentary “Triumph of the Underdog,” Sue Mingus discusses the genesis of her relationship with Charles Mingus and the journey of "Mingus at Monterey," along with other independent original albums released through Charles Mingus Enterprises. John Handy, who played saxophone on the album, discusses the impact of the music. After many years out of print, "Mingus at Monterey" has been remastered and made available again on vinyl, CD, and digital platforms. Stream "Monterey" or order your copy at our homepage.
Among his many other achievements, Drummond was also a vital part of the Mingus orbit in the early 1990s, most notably as a member of Mingus Dynasty.
“I met Mingus through John Lewis, the pianist with the Modern Jazz Quartet. The three of us would sit for hours in the Carnegie Hall Tavern and talk about solving all the problems of the world.”