Having exhausted most of the late bassist's best-known songs, the Mingus Big Band emphasizes obscurities (such as "Sue's Changes," "Children's Hour of Dream" and "Chair in the Sky"), along with later-period work, on their third release, Live in Time, a double CD. The orchestra really digs into the complex material, and they perform Mingus' almost impossible-to-play originals with joy, swing and constant excitement. Among the many all-stars on this fascinating and highly enjoyable set (all of whom are featured) are trumpeters Randy Brecker, Philip Harper and Ryan Kisor, trombonists Frank Lacy, Robin Eubanks and Britt Woodman, altoists Gary Bartz and Steve Slagle, Seamus Blake, Mark Shim and John Stubblefield on tenors, Ronnie Cuber or Gary Smulyan on baritone and Kenny Drew Jr. or John Hicks on piano. The gloriously overcrowded ensembles, the explosive solos and the spirit of Mingus are three of the many reasons to acquire this memorable effort.
AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Artist Credit
Gary Bartz Guest Artist, Sax (Alto)
Seamus Blake Guest Artist, Sax (Tenor)
Randy Brecker Guest Artist, Trumpet
Adam Cruz Drums
Ronnie Cuber Sax (Baritone)
Kenny Drew, Jr. Piano
Robin Eubanks Trombone
Earl Gardner Trumpet
Philip Harper Trumpet
Conrad Herwig Guest Artist, Trombone
John Hicks Piano
Mark Isham Sax (Tenor)
Ryan Kisor Guest Artist, Trumpet
Frank Lacy Trombone, Vocals
Andy McKee Bass
Mingus Big Band Primary Artist
Charles Mingus Arranger, Composer
Sue Mingus Assistant Engineer, Liner Notes, Producer
Mark Shim Guest Artist
Alex Sipiagin Trumpet
Steve Slagle Arranger, Assistant Engineer, Guest Artist, Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano)
Gary Smulyan Guest Artist
John Stubblefield Sax (Tenor)
Jack Walrath Arranger
Britt Woodman Trombone
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