“This is the best record I ever made.” - Charles Mingus, 1962

“This is the best record I ever made.” - Charles Mingus, 1962

Tijuana Moods by Charles Mingus 
Recorded on July 18 and August 6, 1957 at RCA Victor’s Studio A, New York City, but not released until June 1962. 

Leader & Bass: Charles Mingus
Trombone: Jimmy Knepper
Alto & Tenor Sax: Shafi Hadi
Trumpet: Clarence Shaw
Piano: Bill Triglia
Drums: Dannie Richmond
Tambourine & Castanets: Frankie Dunlop
Vocals & Handclaps: Ysabel Morel
Narrator: Lonnie Elder