Don't Be Afraid ...
Jazz
| Dec 2005
Reviews
Craig Matsumoto
Reviewed 2005-12-18
Reviewed 2005-12-18
Fresh interpretations of Mingus tunes, performed by the LCJO with Wynton Marsalis at the helm. A professionally executed session with some ace soloing and plenty of space to savor Mingus' wonderful pieces. A sweeping '60s sound, lots of swingy themes, and Mingus' trademark jump-cuts (sudden passages at a fast tempo, like holes in the music). Pick a track; you won't go wrong.
For more of the same, with more brashness and abandon, check out the recent Mingus-orchestra collection (filed under "[COLL]: I Am Three")
1- Midtempo swing
2- Suite that starts with a slinky crawl, later getting cinematic and romantic.
3- Mid/fast bouncy theme, then easygoing soloing space. Crazy piano solo!
4- Perky, angular Latin swing.
5- Mariachi-influenced, with solo trumpet declaration and slow bass solo early on. Then some easy swingy passages.
6- Stomping circus themes! Starts with brash intro and quiet passage; ends with the band laughing.
For more of the same, with more brashness and abandon, check out the recent Mingus-orchestra collection (filed under "[COLL]: I Am Three")
1- Midtempo swing
2- Suite that starts with a slinky crawl, later getting cinematic and romantic.
3- Mid/fast bouncy theme, then easygoing soloing space. Crazy piano solo!
4- Perky, angular Latin swing.
5- Mariachi-influenced, with solo trumpet declaration and slow bass solo early on. Then some easy swingy passages.
6- Stomping circus themes! Starts with brash intro and quiet passage; ends with the band laughing.
Recent airplay
Meditation On Integration
No Cover, No Minimum: Monterey Jazz Edition — Sep 18, 2009
Don't Be Afraid, The Clown's Afraid Too
No Cover, No Minimum — Feb 03, 2006
Tijuana Gift Shop
No Cover, No Minimum — Jan 20, 2006
Meditation On Integration
chauncy sunderland's hour with Chauncy Sunderland — Jan 05, 2006
Tijuana Gift Shop
No Cover, No Minimum — Dec 30, 2005
Meditation On Integration
Memory Select — Dec 23, 2005
Charting
2005-12-18 — 2006-02-19
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Feb 5 | 1 |
| Jan 22 | 1 |
| Jan 8 | 1 |
| Jan 1 | 1 |
| Dec 25 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Dizzy Moods | ||
| 2. | Black Saint And The Sinner Lady (Parts 1 & 2) | ||
| 3. | Meditation On Integration | ||
| 4. | Tijuana Gift Shop | ||
| 5. | Los Mariachis | ||
| 6. | Don't Be Afraid, The Clown's Afraid Too |