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Rooted firmly in gospel, blues and the old time Dixieland jazz of New Orleans, this essential jazz album drops just in time to kick off Black History Month 2026.
At the time of this recording, Mingus had been working regularly with the piano-less quartet of Eric Dolphy, Ted Curson and Dannie Richmond. The same group featured on the 1960 Candid release, Charles Mingus Presents Charles Mingus.
The hip-hop community took notice of his no-frills, breakbeat-heavy hip-hop style as he helped craft albums for Common, Q Tip, and the debut for his own group Slum Village.
The collection of love songs and observational pieces demonstrate Labi's developing talent, highlights being the hit "Thank Your Lucky Star" and songs like "Not So Long Ago" and "Bless The Telephone".
A spare, late-night tribute to Jason Molina by MJ Lenderman, Hand Habits, Horse Jumper of Love and more. Two-LP pressed on comet dust red vinyl; 10% of vinyl profits go to MusiCares.
The Dolls traffic in raspy-voiced, guitar-fueled rave-ups with a sentimental streak ... Nothing like a few hits of vinegar to make the gooey ballads go down. - RS