Ted Curson - Live In Paris - Plays The Music Of Charles Mingus (2008)

A live recording performed by veteran trumpeter Ted Curson's sextet in Paris in 2008. A spotlight is on the music of jazz giant Charles Mingus, with whom he was a band member in the 1960s and was deeply influenced by Mingus' music. In this regard four Mingus tunes are showcased and Ted includes two of his own to round off the program. This ensemble is enriched with three horns; Ted on trumpets and flugelhorn along with Ricky Ford's tenor saxophone and Sarah Morrow's trombone; on piano is Tom McClung and the rhythm section is made up of bassist Peter Giron and drummer Doug Sides. With consistent effort and expertise on behalf of all players the music of Charles Mingus is brought back to life. 

Elabeth Records, ELA621063, 2012
Recorded 27^th October, 2008 in Paris, France 

Musicians:
Ted Curson - Trumpet, Trumpet [Piccolo], Flugelhorn
Sarah Morrow - Trombone
Ricky Ford - Tenor Saxophone
Tom McClung - Piano
Peter Giron - Bass
Doug Sides - Drums 

Tracks:
1. Playhouse March {Ted Curson} (10:21)
2. Tears For Dolphy {Ted Curson} (13:20)
3. Fables Of Faubus {Charles Mingus} (9:34)
4. Nostalgia In Time Square {Charles Mingus} (11:32)
5. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat {Charles Mingus} (10:55)
6. Better Git Hit In Your Soul {Charles Mingus} (15:09)

Total Time: 70:51 

Note:
Excess applause was edited out where possible.
Album also contains a Hidden Track (1:21) not included in playlist.
Ted talks about the passing of Eric Dolphy;
he was prompted to write "Tears For Dolphy". 

Credits:
Producer - Jean Szlamowicz, Jérôme Partage
Executive Producer - Didier Drussant
Recording Engineer - Jérémy Bénichou
Mastering - Guillaume Billaud
Design - René Oghia
Liner Notes - Ira Gitler