Mingus Plays Piano
| Mingus Plays Piano | ||||
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| Released | 1964 | |||
| Recorded | July 30, 1963 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 50:03 | |||
| Label | Impulse! | |||
| Producer | Bob Thiele | |||
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| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |
Mingus Plays Piano is a 1964 solo jazz album by Charles Mingus. The album is notable for Mingus's departure from his usual role as composer and double-bassist in ensemble recordings, instead playing piano without any additional musicians.