Charles Mingus bestrode the world of jazz like a colossus during a lifetime spent unleashing a torrent of artistic creativity. A turbulent and passionate personality - composer, pianist and exponent of the double bass - Mingus understood the linear heritage of his music, while rejoicing in the freedom to embrace new ideas and concepts.

As a composer his influences included his personal idol Duke Ellington - which can often be heard on Mingus Ah Um, which is acclaimed as one of Mingus' finest albums.

• 1 Better Git It in Your Soul
• 2 Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
• 3 Boogie Stop Shuffle
• 4 Self-portrait in Three Colours
• 5 Open Letter to Duke
• 6 Bird Calls
• 7 Fables of Faubles
• 8 Pussy Cat Dues
• 9 Jelly Roll
• 10 Pedal Point Blues
• 11 GG Train
• 12 Girl of My Dreams