Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Charles Mingus was one of the greatest talents in the jazz world as a bassist bandleader and composer. Mingus comes to life again through these two memoirs written by two of his friends. This book is a breezy but heartfelt tribute to an arascible talent a collection as passionate and unruly as its subject...funny respectful and revealing. The New York Times Book Review
Synopsis
Janet Coleman and Al Young first met Charles Mingus in the 1950s at the University of Michigan. From there they followed him to New York, sitting in on Mingus's workshops and meeting leading jazz artists. Throughout, their friendship gave them a rare view into Mingus and the social and creative forces that informed his art. This joint memoir provides a candid, unforgettable portrait of Mingus suffused with warmth, affection, and humor.