Mingus at Monterey

Charles Mingus – Mingus at Monterey captures the legendary bassist and composer pushing jazz into bold, open air. Recorded live at the 1964 Monterey Jazz Festival and released on his own Jazz Workshop label, this set feels raw, expansive, and unfiltered—Mingus exactly as he intended to be heard.

This edition (JWS 001/002) preserves the full performance: extended medleys, sharp ensemble work, and Mingus leading with unmistakable force. It’s a document of a boundary-pushing moment in American music—restless, expressive, and deeply alive.

Vinyl is mint and plays beautifully; the sleeve is in very good condition with only light shelf wear and a bad corner. A standout piece for collectors who appreciate albums that carry both musical and historical weight.

Track Listing

Record One – Side A
1. Duke Ellington Medley
– I’ve Got It Bad
– In a Sentimental Mood
– Kinda Dukish
– Rockin’ in Rhythm

Record One – Side B
1. Meditations (Part I)

Record Two – Side A
1. A Train (Part I)
2. A Train (Part II)
3. Orange Was the Color of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk (Part I)

Record Two – Side B
1. Meditations on Integration (Part II)