Charles Mingus - More Than a Fake Book (Paperback)

Charles Mingus was a pioneer figure in modern jazz. Besides being a virtuoso bass player who played with the top jazz musicians for four decades, he was also an accomplished pianist, bandleader and composer who recorded more than 100 albums and wrote more than 300 original and innovative scores. This incredible collection explores Mingus' background and prestigious career as well as 55 of his pieces. The stories behind each song are given and accompanied by notes on how Mingus played the piece. Mingus photos, anecdotes, quotes and an extensive discography fill this volume that collectors will treasure. A truly personal work that celebrates the genius within this jazz legend. Songs include: Fables of Faubus * Sue's Changes * Better Get Hit in Your Soul * Weird Nightmare * and more.

General

Imprint:	Hal Leonard Pub Corp
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 1991
First published:	November 1991
Authors:	Charles Mingus
Dimensions:	304 x 229 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-0-7935-0900-3
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Jazz Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Blues Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Blues Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Jazz Promotions
LSN:	0-7935-0900-9
Barcode:	9780793509003

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