Charles Mingus | In Argentina: The Buenos Aires Concerts [180 Gram] (RSD)

RSD 2025 In Argentina: The Buenos Aires Concerts is a never-before-released recording of legendary bassist Charles Mingus captured live in Buenos Aires, Argentina in June 1977, featuring Ricky Ford (tenor sax), Jack Walrath (trumpet), Robert Neloms (piano) and Dannie Richmond (drums). Transferred from the original tape reels that were recorded by engineer Carlos Melero, the limited-edition 3 LP set is mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Le Vinylist. The elaborate booklet includes newly commissioned liner notes, plus interviews with artists who knew or were inspired by Charles Mingus.
This is an official release in cooperation with Jazz Workshop, Inc. and the Charles Mingus Estate exclusive for Record Store Day 2025.

Tracklist
Recorded on June 2, 1977 at the Teatro Coliseo in Buenos Aires, Argentina
SIDE A:
1. Introduction
2. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
3. Duke Ellington’s Sound of Love
SIDE B:
4. Noddin’ Ya Head Blues
5. Three or Four Shades of Blue
6. Koko/Cherokee
SIDE C:
7. For Harry Carney
SIDE D:
8. Cumbia & Jazz Fusion
9. Solo Piano Improvisation (Performed by Charles Mingus)
Recorded on June 3, 1977 at the Teatro SHA (Sociedad Hebraica Argentina) in Buenos Aires, Argentina)
SIDE E:
11. Sue's Changes (Incomplete)
12. Koko/Cherokee/Band Intros
SIDE F:
13. Fables of Faubus
14. Solo Piano Improvisation (Performed by Charles Mingus)