Category: Free Jazz
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Episode 4: Charles Mingus, Part 2
Building a stack of classics, one slice of wax at a time; violence against an old friend; the death of a new friend – down time’s required before coming back with some new meditations.
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Episode 3: Charles Mingus, Part 1
A young prodigy comes out the West and heads East; exchanging words with some key players, creating joy and woe; outrages a hero and advocates for the young guns. Workshops the anger into a world of divine music.
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Episode 2: Charlie Haden, Part 2
Free jazz is born, but rehab is necessary for the new world. The New Thing’s vanguard are waiting when Charlie returns to music. Some important new friends are made; some important new music is made with them.
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Episode 1: Charlie Haden, Part 1
The early life of jazz bassist Charlie Haden, his ancestors, descendants, and fateful meeting with Ornette Coleman.
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