Dannie Richmond Plays Charles Mingus is an album by drummer Dannie Richmond and the Last Mingus Band which was recorded in Italy in 1980 and released on the Dutch Timeless label. The album features compositions by jazz bassist Charles Mingus performed by members of his final working group with Cameron Brown substituting for the late Mingus.

Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic notes, "Everyone is in fine form and, although one misses Mingus, the music has its exciting moments".

Dannie Richmond Plays Charles Mingus

Track listing

All compositions by Charles Mingus except as indicated

"Fables of Faubus" – 13:21

"Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" – 4:47

"Nostalgia in Times Square" – 4:49

"Noddin' Your Head Blues" – 5:10

"Duke Ellington's Sound of Love" – 10:14

"Wee" (Sy Johnson) – 5:07

Personnel

Dannie Richmond – drums

Jack Walrath – trumpet

Ricky Ford – tenor saxophone

Bob Neloms – piano

Cameron Brown – bass

References

Dannie Richmond albums

1981 albums

Timeless Records albums

Charles Mingus tribute albums

Dannie Richmond Plays Charles Mingus