2 Mingus releases at Record Store Day: Mingus at Monterey (1964) and Mingus in Argentina (1977)

Two new official Charles Mingus releases on vinyl for Record Store Day!

RSD First

In conjunction with Jazz Workshop, Inc. Candid Records is proud to present MINGUS AT MONTEREY for official reissue.

This tour de force live performance from the 1964 Monterey Jazz Festival captures Mingus at the top of his form and the height of his powers. Out of print for more than 40 years, this landmark recording was originally released on Mingus’ own short-lived mail-order label. It has consistently been the most requested reissue by Mingus fans.

This 2 LP disc set has been remastered by five-time Grammy Award Winning Engineer Michael Graves, with lacquers cut by Jeff Powell, and pressed on 180 gram vinyl. Original gatefold jacket artwork has meticulously restored and reproduced.

Tracklist
Side 1. Duke Ellington Medley: I've Got It Bad / In a Sentimental Mood / All Too Soon / Mood Indigo / Sophisticated Lady / A Train
Side 2. A Train (Part II); Orange Was the Color of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk
Side 3. Orange Was the Color of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk (Part II); Meditations on Integration
Side 4. Meditations on Integration (Part II)

RSD Exclusive

In Argentina: The Buenos Aires Concerts is a never-before-released recording of legendary bassist Charles Mingus captured live in Buenos Aires, Argentina in June 1977, featuring Ricky Ford (tenor sax), Jack Walrath (trumpet), Robert Neloms (piano) and Dannie Richmond (drums). Transferred from the original tape reels that were recorded by engineer Carlos Melero, the limited-edition 3 LP set is mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Le Vinylist. The elaborate booklet includes newly commissioned liner notes, plus interviews with artists who knew or were inspired by Charles Mingus.
This is an official release in cooperation with Jazz Workshop, Inc. exclusive for Record Store Day 2025.

Tracklist
Recorded on June 2, 1977 at the Teatro Coliseo in Buenos Aires, Argentina
SIDE A:
1. Introduction
2. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
3. Duke Ellington’s Sound of Love
SIDE B:
4. Noddin’ Ya Head Blues
5. Three or Four Shades of Blue
6. Koko/Cherokee
SIDE C:
7. For Harry Carney
SIDE D:
8. Cumbia & Jazz Fusion
9. Solo Piano Improvisation (Performed by Charles Mingus)
Recorded on June 3, 1977 at the Teatro SHA (Sociedad Hebraica Argentina) in Buenos Aires, Argentina)
SIDE E:
11. Sue's Changes (Incomplete)
12. Koko/Cherokee/Band Intros
SIDE F:
13. Fables of Faubus
14. Solo Piano Improvisation (Performed by Charles Mingus)