“Charles Mingus Presents Charles Mingus” is the jazz musician’s first headlong exploration into the avant-garde.
Jazz Advance
Cecil Taylor’s remarkable debut opened the floodgates of free jazz
Grade: A
Lennie Tristano
Lennie Tristano’s music can be rather cold, but its importance can’t be ignored.
Grade: A-
This Modern World – Stan Kenton
One of Stan Kenton’s most outre LPs; one of his best.
Grade: A
New Concepts of Artistry in Rhythm – Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton finally adds a little emotion and humanism to his music, which makes for his most upbeat and welcoming LP.
Grade: A-
City of Glass – Stan Kenton
One of the earliest and most avant-garde records in the jazz catalogue.
Grade: A-
Innovations in Modern Music – Stan Kenton
The “Why doesn’t Stan Kenton get the credit he deserves?” campaign.
Grade: A
The New Sound – Les Paul
A great inventor, an even better musician.
Grade: A-
