Charles Mingus' finest recordings of his later period are two Atlantic LPs, Changes One and Changes Two. The first volume features four stimulating Mingus originals ("Remember Rockefeller at Attica,""Sue's Changes,""Devil Blues," and "Duke Ellington's Sound of Love") performed by a particularly talented quintet (tenor saxophonist George Adams who also sings "Devil Blues," trumpeter Jack Walrath, pianist Don Pullen, drummer Dannie Richmond, and the leader/bassist). The band has the adventurous spirit and chance-taking approach of Charles Mingus' best groups, making this an easily recommended example of the great bandleader's music. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
01. Remember Rockefeller At Attica (Charles Mingus)
02. Sue's Changes (Charles Mingus)
03. Devil Blues (George Adams/Gate Mouth Brown/Charles Mingus)
04. Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love (Charles Mingus)
CHARLES MINGUS bass
DANNIE RICHMOND drums
DON PULLEN piano
GEORGE ADAMS tenor saxophone, vocals
JACK WALRATH trumpet
Recorded December 27, 28 & 30, 1974 at Atlantic Recording Studios, New York, NY
Atlantic - 60 108