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Mingus Ah Um

by Charles Mingus

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All Time

of 455,330

177
1950's

of 1,651

39
1959

of 254

8
Genres
- Jazz
  - Jazz
    
    of 57,670
    
    54
  - Avant Garde & Free Jazz
    
    of 4,676
    
    8
  - Bebop
    
    of 15,091
    
    31
  - Modern Postbebop
    
    of 8,457
    
    19
  - Swing Jazz
    
    of 11,692
    
    15
  - Bebop General
    
    of 14,968
    
    31
  - Hard Bop
    
    of 6,150
    
    12
  - Contemporary Big Band
    
    of 5,163
    
    10
- Miscellaneous
  - Miscellaneous
    
    of 67,794
    
    75
- Pop
  - Pop
    
    of 263,730
    
    173

Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews and awards.

Overall Rating: 3.5993 Mingus Ah Um is ranked overall as 3.5993 out of 4 stars

Avg. Critic Score: 3.7000 Mingus Ah Um has an avg. critic score of 3.7000 out of 4 stars

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All Music Guide

Charles Mingus' debut for Columbia,Mingus Ah Umis a stunning summation of the bassist's talents and probably the best reference point for beginners. ...more

PopMatters

All Roads Lead to Mingus This is the most difficult decisions any music critic could ever make . . . and one of the stupidest ways to waste time that any human could ever undertake. ...more

Yahoo! Music

Cut-by-cut, this has more classic Mingus compositions than any other of his studio creations--including "Goodbye Pork Pie," "Better Get It In Your Soul," and "Fables Of Faubus"--and they're all done to a tee by what sounds like a well-drilled (for a change) ensemble. ...more

Yahoo! Music

Charles Mingus' debut for Columbia, Mingus Ah Um is a stunning summation of the bassist's talents and probably the best reference point for beginners. While there's also a strong case for The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady as his best work overall, it lacks Ah Um's immediate acccessibility and brilliantly sculpted individual tunes. ...more

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Adrian Denning.co.uk

A bassist, composer and sometimes pianist. His first album for Columbia records and recorded during a particularly artistically successful period for him. And, you know. The way the album opens you've just got to believe! Beleive. In the...read the complete review at Adrian Denning.co.uk

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thenightowl.com

Arguably the greatest bass player in jazz, Charles Mingus brought the bass to the forefront as a melodic instrument -- not just for himself, but for all that followed. Classic Records has made a name for themselves by releasing audiophile editions of...read the complete review at thenightowl.com

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