Ode to Mingus

Ode to Mingus is an album by the American jazz drummer Dannie Richmond recorded in 1979 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "Throughout the date, Richmond's drumming (which is showcased on the brief solo piece "Olduval Gorge") is heard in prime form".

Track listing

All compositions by Dannie Richmond except as indicated

"Ode to Mingus" - 18:19

"Olduvai Gorge" - 2:46

"Love Bird" - 9:11

"If You Could See Me Now" (Tadd Dameron, Carl Sigman) - 3:11

"Drum Some, Some Drum" - 7:47

Recorded at Barigozzi Studio in Milano, Italy on November 23 & 24, 1979

Personnel

Dannie Richmond – drums

Bill Saxton – tenor saxophone

Danny Mixon – piano

Mike Richmond – bass

References

Black Saint/Soul Note albums

Dannie Richmond albums

1979 albums

Charles Mingus tribute albums