Charles Mingus | Tijuana Moods | Album

"Tijuana Moods is the best record I ever made," Charles Mingus proudly declared. Recorded over two sessions in July and August 1957 but inexplicably shelved by RCA Victor until 1962, this masterpiece is a vibrant, cinematic travelogue. Inspired by a wild, cathartic trip to the Mexican border town following his divorce, the album bridges traditional post-bop jazz with brilliant cross-cultural folk motifs.

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