MINGUS MINGUS MINGUS
Released 2016, on Leo Records
Silke Eberhard (altosax), Nikolaus Neuser (trumpet) and Christian Marien (drums)
„Of the many ways in which this record honors Mingus, it’s really its spirit of inventiveness that stands out the most. ”
– ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Troy Dostert, All About Jazz
Media
“Best Albums of 2016”
DownBeat Magazine, New York City, January 2017
“Best of 2016”
The New York City Jazz Record, New York City, January 2017 (in two categories: “Albums of the Year” and “Tributes”)
“Best Releases of 2016”
Troy Dostert, All About Jazz, New York City, December 2016
“Jazz. Os melhores Discos de 2016”
José Carlos Fernandez, Observador, Portugal, December 2016
“Recommended New Release”
The New York City Jazz Record, October 2016
“Mingus looms all too large in progressive jazz of the last century to ever be forgotten. He’s too enigmatic a figure to replicate. To varying degrees, such diverse figures as Jean Derome, Joni Mitchell and Hal Willner – not to mention the standing Mingus Big Band and Mingus Orchestra – have attempted to fit into his shoes. This German double-horn trio stands up with the best of them.”
Kurt Gottschalk, DownBeat Magazine, New York City, ★ ★ ★ ★, September 2016
“Of the many ways in which this record honors Mingus, it’s really its spirit of inventiveness that stands out the most. A terrific accomplishment, and a strong contender for one of 2016’s best releases.”
Troy Dostert, All About Jazz, New York City, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★, September 2016
“Direkter und schonungsloser kann man die Intensität der Mingus‘schen Themen wohl kaum ins Heute verpflanzen.”
Stefan Pieper, Jazzthetik, March/April 2017
“The ultimate Music Minus One that doesn’t miss the One!”
George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly, November 2016
“A brilliant album.”
Ken Cheetham, JazzViews, December 2016
Credits
Music by Charles Mingus
Arranged by Silke Eberhard, Nikolaus Neuser & Christian Marien.
Recorded by Marco Birkner at H2, Berlin 15/16 June 2015
Produced by I am Three & Leo Feigin
Mixed and mastered by Walter Quijntus
Photography by Oliver Potratz
Artwork by Lora Denis