Charles Mingus:``Mingus Plays Piano``

Tonight is a special Jazz Feature as it it the music of Charles Mingus but not by his Jazz Workshop band but by Mingus alone at the piano. It is unique in his recorded legacy and features Charles playing his own compositions and standards that he loved on the piano alone. The piano had always been part of Mingus` musical journey and it was occasionally heard on some recordings especially one with his band called ``Oh Yeah!``. This album was recorded in New York on July 30, 1963 with the studio made warm and comfortable and the lights dimmed. Mingus explores some of his favorite standards and his original creations and brings us a more contemplative and introspective side of Charles with of course a few hints of turbulence too! Enjoy almost an hour of the music of Charles Mingus at the piano, tonight`s Jazz feature.