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Charles Mingus - More Than a Fake Book - Double Bass Hal Leonard

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Original price $57.95 - Original price $57.95
Original price $57.95
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SKU S-673220

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 innovativescores. This incredible collection explores Mingus' background and pres tigious career as well as 55 of his pieces. The stories behind each songare given and accompanied by notes on how Mingus played the piece. Ming us 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 Œ‡ Sue's Changes Œ‡ Better Get Hit in Your Soul Œ‡ Weird Nightmare Œ‡ and more.