Charles Mingus – Incarnations

Charles Mingus struck gold in 1960. The band leader had been invited to record some sessions for the newly formed Candid label. The complete artistic freedom given to Mingus allowed him to experiment with unusual ensemble combinations. The result was three high-calibre albums that established the double bass player in the pantheon of jazz. 63 years later, Candid has unearthed several unreleased recordings of these sessions