CHARLES MINGUS / NIECE JAZZ FESTIVAL 1972 (1CDR)

Charles Mingus - bass
Jon Faddis - trumpet
Charles McPherson - alto saxophone
Bobby Jones - tenor saxophone, clarinet
John Foster - piano, vocals (track 2)
Roy Brooks - drums
Dizzy Gillespie - trumpet (tracks 2, 3)

1. Fables of Faubus
2. Blues Medley Jam
3. When the Saints Go Marchin' In

The BMM label—highly popular among fans for focusing on jazz and blues, genres that previously lacked many collector's items—now sees its rare titles featured in the "Necromancer" series, a collection of official, budget-friendly reissues.

Following the label’s previous release—a stunning live performance at the Village Vanguard—comes another exceptional Charles Mingus collector's item. This recording captures a performance at the Nice Jazz Festival in France on July 20, 1972. It is sourced from a high-quality master—originally broadcast on French FM radio in 2004—which has been remastered to ensure top-tier sound quality. Furthermore, the French DJ commentary has been removed, allowing the entire performance to fit onto a single disc without any cuts. Enjoy to your heart's content these masterful performances, featuring intense, competitive interplay among the band members—including a track over 40 minutes long and another exceeding 30 minutes. The set also features a surprise guest appearance by the legendary Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet.