I Am Three
Various Artists
Jazz
| Jul 2005
Reviews
Craig Matsumoto
Reviewed 2005-07-24
Reviewed 2005-07-24
THREE Mingus bands combine under one CD roof: the Mingus Big Band, the Mingus Dynasty, and the Mingus Orchestra. (They don't all play at once.) A big, joyous mainstream-jazz sound faithful to the Mingus '60s sound.
Packed with big-name Mingus sidemen and other stars: Randy Brecker, Robin Eubanks, Jack Walrath, Craig Handy, John Hicks, etc.
The title comes from Charles Mingus' autobiography, where he writes, "In other words, I am three." It refers to his personalities: vulnerable, angry/passionate, and the observer.
1- Upbeat and swingy, a good time. Slow start.
2- Overlapping Duke, Monk, and Mingus themes. Name that tune!
3- Mostly slow. Lots of dissonances and sudden speedups.
4- Gruff bluesy vocals
5- Big rolling theme; bass solo early on.
6- Midtempo and grand, a sweeping classic
7- Happy and carefree -- but a protest song at heart.
8- Another happy swing, with a long pensive intro and a calm interlude featuring bassoon.
9- Gospel blues, lots of informal chaos
10- Coolly mid/fast
Packed with big-name Mingus sidemen and other stars: Randy Brecker, Robin Eubanks, Jack Walrath, Craig Handy, John Hicks, etc.
The title comes from Charles Mingus' autobiography, where he writes, "In other words, I am three." It refers to his personalities: vulnerable, angry/passionate, and the observer.
1- Upbeat and swingy, a good time. Slow start.
2- Overlapping Duke, Monk, and Mingus themes. Name that tune!
3- Mostly slow. Lots of dissonances and sudden speedups.
4- Gruff bluesy vocals
5- Big rolling theme; bass solo early on.
6- Midtempo and grand, a sweeping classic
7- Happy and carefree -- but a protest song at heart.
8- Another happy swing, with a long pensive intro and a calm interlude featuring bassoon.
9- Gospel blues, lots of informal chaos
10- Coolly mid/fast
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Charting
2005-07-10 — 2005-09-11
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Sep 4 | 1 |
| Aug 28 | 1 |
| Aug 14 | 2 |
| Aug 7 | 3 |
| Jul 31 | 1 |
| Jul 24 | 3 |
| Jul 17 | 3 |
Track listing
| 1. | Song with Orange | ||
| 2. | Mom | ||
| 3. | Chill of Death | ||
| 4. | Paris in Blue | ||
| 5. | Tensions | ||
| 6. | Orange Is the Color of ... | ||
| 7. | Cell Block F 'tis Nazi Usa | ||
| 8. | Todo Modo | ||
| 9. | Wedesday Prayer Meeting | ||
| 10. | Pedal Point Blues |