Charles Mingus Town Hall Concert 1964 U.S. Stereo Avant-Garde/Post-Bop Jazz (American Vinyl) United Artists Jazz UAJS 15022 | Vinyl U.S. Stereo Release

Tracklist

Side A Clark in the Dark Epitaph Part I Epitaph Part II

Side B Freedom My Search Dont Come Back Finale

Comments Town Hall Concert captures Charles Mingus in a bold, orchestral setting, presenting early fragments of his sprawling Epitaph suite. This U.S. stereo pressing on United Artists Jazz features sweeping ensemble arrangements and politically charged compositions like Freedom.

Side A opens with the haunting Clark in the Dark and two movements from Epitaph, while Side B builds through introspective solos and climaxes with the dramatic Finale. The performance blends structured complexity with Minguss signature emotional intensity.

The sleeve features a black-and-white photo of the ensemble in action, with a First Place Winner 1963 International Jazz Critics Poll badge. A must-have for collectors of United Artists Jazz and large-scale Mingus works.

Condition 10 of 10

Jacket 9 great shape

Vinyl 10 perfect vinyl

Labels 10

Listing # R73