I will always be grateful that as a child I always heard Mr. Mingus’ records playing in our house all the time. When I hear this I’m home again and everything’s ok. This is far beyond mere conversation and storytelling. That was an event. Life just got a little better today after this video. God job mom and dad.
I heard this for the first time like 10 years ago and I don't think I've heard a piano piece that has fascinated me as much since. It's like a brilliant impressionist portrait that emerges from a bunch of crazy, chaotic brush strokes.
Three things i really enjoy on this: Mingus' staring while smoking his cigar Astonishing, Amazing, Astounding Don Pullen The frame with the two, before the absolute delirium
Extraordinary, otherworldly yet organic and even mainstream. This was the period when jazz was still evolving in its own tradition, davis-coltrane-coleman-mingus after some überjazz monk... for Don Pullen, all hats off for his amazing(ly accompanied) solo...
Incredible Mingus video and I’ve seen quite a few. Right at 0:34 I see clear, focused, well- lit close-ups of his hands. They’re small hands but obviously powerful. You can also hear the notes. In many of the heavy horn ensembles you can’t hear the notes in the mix, and for whatever reason the camerawork is lacking. Thank you for sharing this. Mingus who recorded his own piano album must have had interesting thoughts as this young soloist did magic on the keys.
Absolute perfection! Art at it's very highest level. If youre into avant garde s#!t then this absolutely tickles your brain. I used to have this DVD back in the late 90s. BTW listen to Dannie little shuffle thing underneath both cymbals between 5:30-6:30-- I taste flavors every time I hear it. The reason Don Pullen could stretch the music so far during the 2nd accompanied portion is because the immense trust in this rhythm section.
I've been listening and studing his voicings and chords "blocks" among the winds... its insane!! I think he is probably the first to put minor seconds, augmented fourths and so goes on with outsides!!! Truly a freejazz, but played by gods!!!
It's somewhat ironic that the most talented have the most serious issues. Other than that, this piece rocked. This is pure vintage Mingus at his best before he fell sick.
My flabbergasted mind is blown into another dimension. I wonder whether Don was on acid as I know Charles along with John , Alice and quite a few others were. FYI Charles hung out with Tim Leary at Millbrook.
No way! ! ! Pollock would be incapable of representing the first 4 minutes of Don's solo… only the last 3 minutes. Maybe Picasso could have done it, but even him, I'm not sure if he could have done it… Check out the complete R&B groove from 8:40 through 9:00. Do y'all know that Don once worked as Ruth Brown's pianist-organist? And Jackson Pollock don't know nuthin' 'bout no Ruth Brown!
And even when Mr Charles Mingus didn't light a cigar he lit a fire under the bandstand (each and every time! ) Lawd, ummm hmmm-God almighty! The only person on Earth that could make an atheist like me talk like that!
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WHAT THE FUCK! FUCKING BRILLIANT! FUCK!
I will always be grateful that as a child I always heard Mr. Mingus’ records playing in our house all the time. When I hear this I’m home again and everything’s ok. This is far beyond mere conversation and storytelling. That was an event. Life just got a little better today after this video. God job mom and dad.
One of the craziest piano solos I've seen in a while. GREAT STUFF
Still holding up !! Hell yeah
Very Cecil Taylor - playing the piano like 88 tuned drums.
Don pullen just informing us on the history of free improvisation,
The entire history of jazz in one solo: THAT is what Don Pullen could do.
This has been my favorite piano solo since the day I first heard it 6 years ago. Perfect
This band was really something to behold.
Jesus Christ! That piano guy! There was an era of absolutely amazing musicians and I don’t know what stopped it. In all types of music.
I heard this for the first time like 10 years ago and I don't think I've heard a piano piece that has fascinated me as much since. It's like a brilliant impressionist portrait that emerges from a bunch of crazy, chaotic brush strokes.
Don Pullen was one of the greatest pianists I have seen. Check out his solo LP at Montreaux and also his work with the Mingus Dynasty.
Wow that was nuts..pretty amazing jam.
There has been nobody like Don Pullen before or since. He was unique.
Rozenax Sax - amen!
This is beautiful ! Makes me proud to be a Double Bass player
Say it Loud!
Both Don and George were geniuses and Danny was one of the best ever. Mingus was from another planet all together. Love this music.
Mingus' bass sounds soooo deep! Also, Richmond does his thang!
Maybe the most amazing peace of jazz jam live ever
Damn close.
Three things i really enjoy on this:
Mingus' staring while smoking his cigar
Astonishing, Amazing, Astounding Don Pullen
The frame with the two, before the absolute delirium
Don Pullen was a genius...who died too young. This piano is gorgeous!
Extraordinary, otherworldly yet organic and even mainstream. This was the period when jazz was still evolving in its own tradition, davis-coltrane-coleman-mingus after some überjazz monk... for Don Pullen, all hats off for his amazing(ly accompanied) solo...
Incredible Mingus video and I’ve seen quite a few. Right at 0:34 I see clear, focused, well- lit close-ups of his hands. They’re small hands but obviously powerful. You can also hear the notes. In many of the heavy horn ensembles you can’t hear the notes in the mix, and for whatever reason the camerawork is lacking. Thank you for sharing this. Mingus who recorded his own piano album must have had interesting thoughts as this young soloist did magic on the keys.
Absolute perfection! Art at it's very highest level. If youre into avant garde s#!t then this absolutely tickles your brain. I used to have this DVD back in the late 90s. BTW listen to Dannie little shuffle thing underneath both cymbals between 5:30-6:30-- I taste flavors every time I hear it. The reason Don Pullen could stretch the music so far during the 2nd accompanied portion is because the immense trust in this rhythm section.
Give the drummer some. Danny Richmond did his thang too.
Mingus changed the rhythm of my brain-heart :-)
0 dislikes. Maybe there's still hope in humanity.
My friends, I am a brutal brazilian musician, Charles Mingus is a genius!!! Please do listen very carefully
I've been listening and studing his voicings and chords "blocks" among the winds... its insane!! I think he is probably the first to put minor seconds, augmented fourths and so goes on with outsides!!! Truly a freejazz, but played by gods!!!
Wonderful stuff. Mingus my favourite jazz artist, jazz in the widest sense of the word.
Don Pullen defines ‘out there,’ but he takes off first. Then, beware. Great footage. Thanks. 🎶
Mingus mad genius, Don can’t stop , won’t stop . This swings mad …..wow
Don Pullen is extraordinary!
Its from the begin to the end the begining...full of Love for Sues change
I'm just finding out about him but Don Pullen is fantastic!!
the best solo ever
Transcendental!
Love this. Love Charles Mingus, guess I need to get a lot more aquatinted with Don Pullen!
nomas perfecto delirio,perfecto deDon Pullen----maravilloso Charles Mingus!!!
Holy crap! This is epic! I love Mingus' early stuff, but I never knew! Thanks for sharing!!!
Gracias Don Julio, qué dicha que resucitaste para poner este video!
Right now, I am going to segue from Don Pullen to James Booker. Over and out.
It's all one and the same thing!
Magnífico !!!!
God Bless Sue♥ and our Mingus~ From NC
Love Stacy & "Gator"
RIP Sue Mingus 1930-2022
I was also possessed when I heard Mingus's bass line.
superb.
beautiful!
I feel a bit of shame having never heard of Don Pullen before. He's amazing!
Wizard! Perfect word!
Great pianist!
My favorite Jazz Quintet playng my favorite tune!
That is amazing!!
Saw the same lineup that year at Jazz Workshop in Boston.
Wow. Inspirational.
Music possession !! 😳 Love it !!
It's somewhat ironic that the most talented have the most serious issues. Other than that, this piece rocked. This is pure vintage Mingus at his best before he fell sick.
Wonderfull
I love Mingus! Maravilhoso criativo, gênio!
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Fantastic!!!
Que bueno ! El teclista le da una caña al piano que te cagas! y Mingus solido como una roca .Y el puro que se fuma !
Julio Cortázar subiendo videos de jazz, curiosamente coherente
right on don pullen
Grande spettacolo di musica jazz
+Bob Giuliani Pensavo fosse gamelan giavanese.
SDRUFFA
Questa è l'arte dell'improvvisazione! .... e Mingus uno tra i compositori più geniali.
Bob Giuliani
?????
Don Pullen, you're the number one!
tout ce beau monde est parti faire une jam dans les étoiles !
Charles Mingus the best Jazz bass player!
Don Pullen… LISTEN! #Outrageous
🙌🏽🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Mr Pullen
geniooooo DonPullen !!!!
Damn!
My flabbergasted mind is blown into another dimension. I wonder whether Don was on acid as I know Charles along with John , Alice and quite a few others were. FYI Charles hung out with Tim Leary at Millbrook.
U n' I both!
yes
Ya, everyone earned it that night.
don!
Hell Yes
02:44 Mingus smokes Cuban Davidoff!!. He was a great lover of Cuban cigars.
👏🏾👏🏾
woooooooooow piano got fucked!!! this is a dream!
Don Pullen!
Nacho Libre killin' on trumpet
holy shit
The only thing I'd change about this performance is Don's shirt.
+Dobráoví Večer :D
Ha! It was 1975. All fashion forgiven, from the ‘70s that is.
Nuts
@maharba1357 she was actually Charles' wife, and after his dead she has been worried in preserv his music
one of the wizards
🌼💙🌱😃
🌳💙🌼😃
That is cool as fuck.
2 dislikes from tommy flannagan and george russell
lmao, you made my day
5:30
If this were a painting, it would be a Pollock...Incredible!
No way! ! ! Pollock would be incapable of representing the first 4 minutes of Don's solo… only the last 3 minutes. Maybe Picasso could have done it, but even him, I'm not sure if he could have done it… Check out the complete R&B groove from 8:40 through 9:00. Do y'all know that Don once worked as Ruth Brown's pianist-organist? And Jackson Pollock don't know nuthin' 'bout no Ruth Brown!
Don Pullen gets it
I heard all of these great musicians live....except Mingus and Pullen.. most unfortunate
Absolutely dream like..... how does one find this video?
Can someone explain this to me? Is he just mashing on the piano or like is this actually written stuff. Trying really hard to understand this music
11 dislikes vs 1,300 likes......so 99.2% in favor....works for me.
is this tune named after his widow?
i have that question too
Yes Sue Mingus
molodez jazz gonchiki!
Im actually curious. How common was it for jazz musicians to light a cigar during their performance like that?
Probably not very common. Its freaking Mingus
zappa used to chain smoke thru his,but hey he,s zappa
freakin' habano
And even when Mr Charles Mingus didn't light a cigar he lit a fire under the bandstand (each and every time! ) Lawd, ummm hmmm-God almighty! The only person on Earth that could make an atheist like me talk like that!
quite common for Mingus LOL
haha just wanted to post this
6:00
Comment mieux décrire musicalement la gent féminine ?!
tongue hanging out. Say amazing.
can we get an analysis of this piano solo, jesus fuck