Charlie Mingus - Young Rebel

The musical roots of Charlie Mingus' development are revealed on these early recordings of Mingus as a bandleader or sideman in such bands as those of Lionel Hampton, Red Norvo, Illinois Jacquet and Earl Hines. Mingus' arch-individualism shines through on most of these early sides and are both the perfect introduction to his highly influential style as well as a fascinating overview of the way this genius of music created his own style.