Charlie Mingus • Tijuana Moods

 

Review
by Scott Yanow  
Inspired by a trip to Tijuana, Tijuana Moods was recorded in 1957 but was sat on by RCA until its release in 1962. Bassist/composer Charles Mingus at the time said that this was his greatest recording, and it certainly ranks near the top. The original version, which was usually edited together from a few different takes, consisted of just five performances. It has often been said that Mingus forced and pressured his sidemen to play above their potential, and that is certainly true of this project. Altoist Shafi Hadi (who doubles on tenor) is in blazing form on "Ysabel's Table Dance," while trumpeter Clarence Shaw (who was praised by Mingus for his short lyrical solo on "Flamingo") sounds quite haunting on "Los Mariachis." Trombonist Jimmy Knepper and drummer Dannie Richmond made other great recordings, but they are in particularly superior form throughout this session, as is the obscure pianist Bill Triglia. Completing the band is Ysabel Morel on vocals and Frankie Dunlop on castanets. While "Dizzy's Moods" is based on "Woody'N You," and "Flamingo" is given a fresh treatment, the other three songs are quite original, with "Tijuana Gift Shop" having a catchy, dissonant riff that sticks in one's mind. The passionate playing, exciting ensembles, and high-quality compositions make this a real gem, and it represents one of Charles Mingus' finest hours.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/tijuana-moods-mw0000088232

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Reseña
por Scott Yanow  
Inspirado en un viaje a Tijuana, Tijuana Moods se grabó en 1957, pero RCA no lo publicó hasta 1962. El bajista y compositor Charles Mingus dijo en su momento que ésta era su mejor grabación, y sin duda se encuentra entre las primeras. La versión original, que solía editarse a partir de varias tomas, constaba de sólo cinco interpretaciones. A menudo se ha dicho que Mingus forzaba y presionaba a sus músicos para que tocaran por encima de sus posibilidades, y eso es cierto en este proyecto. El contralto Shafi Hadi (que también toca el tenor) está en plena forma en "Ysabel's Table Dance", mientras que el trompetista Clarence Shaw (alabado por Mingus por su breve solo lírico en "Flamingo") suena bastante inquietante en "Los Mariachis". El trombonista Jimmy Knepper y el batería Dannie Richmond hicieron otras grandes grabaciones, pero están en una forma particularmente superior a lo largo de esta sesión, al igual que el oscuro pianista Bill Triglia. Completan la banda Ysabel Morel a la voz y Frankie Dunlop a las castañuelas. Mientras que "Dizzy's Moods" se basa en "Woody'N You", y "Flamingo" recibe un tratamiento fresco, las otras tres canciones son bastante originales, con "Tijuana Gift Shop" con un riff pegadizo y disonante que se queda grabado en la mente. La apasionada interpretación, los emocionantes conjuntos y las composiciones de alta calidad hacen de este disco una auténtica joya, y representa uno de los mejores momentos de Charles Mingus.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/tijuana-moods-mw0000088232

Tracks:
1 - Dizzy Moods
2 - Ysabel's Table Dance
3 - Tijuana Gift Shop
4 - Los Mariachis (The Street Musicians)
5 - Flamingo


Credits:
    Alto Saxophone – Curtis Porter (Shafi Hadi)
    Castanets – Ysabel Morel
    Drums – Danny Richmond
    Engineer [Recording] – Bob Simpson
    Leader, Bass – Charlie Mingus
    Percussion – Frankie Dunlop
    Piano – Bill Triglia
    Producer – Bob Rolontz
    Remastered By – Brad McCuen
    Sleeve Notes – Charlie Mingus, Martin Williams (6)
    Trombone – Jimmy Knepper
    Trumpet – Clarence Shaw
    Voice – Lonnie Elder

Recorded July 18 and August 6, 1957.

Label:    RCA Victor – LPM-2533
Country:    US
Released:    1962
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Hard Bop, Post Bop
https://www.discogs.com/release/722752-Charlie-Mingus-Tijuana-Moods

 

 

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