[.ca] Nostalgia In Times Square

Woah!:
This disc has so much energy, it is nuts! I really dig "Moanin'", Ronnie Cuber packs such a punch!

Win Some...... Lose Some!:
I bought this cd when it came out in '94 on the basis of the title tune which got a lot of air play in St. Louis. The band is one kickin' organization.......dynamic,.....certainly energetic with mucho talent. At first, I only cared for the title track and "Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love", one of the most beautiful compositions I've heard. After playing the disk over the years, I've come to appreciate MOST of the other tracks(I could always give credit to the musicianship). If I live another four lives, "Don't Be Afraid....etc." will never be anything but discordant noise! To a lessor extent.....the opening and closing of "Weird Nightmare " falls into that category also, the sound allusion to the title notwithstanding. Basically, if you're a Mingus fan.....this is great! If you're not into the more experimental stuff, be a little cautious when considering this one.

The best big band in the world, no doubt about it.:
When I first heard the band I thought the songs where, a little unusual. That lasted about three minutes. Ever since I've been hooked, and this is the best album yet. Anyone who likes jazz should buy this CD.

Incredible!!!:
Yet another amazing performance by the Mingus Big Band! The raw energy and power that the band plays with would really impress Mingus today, and should be the only band to play his music. Ronnie Cuber, Randy Brecker, Frank Lacy, and many others shine on another incredible collaboration.

Doesn't get much better than this:
I am a jazz musician myself, and have played a few of the arrangements found on this cd. If you enjoy listening to jazz, then you need to add this to your collection. The soloists are amazing, and the band has a great sound.

• Nostalgia in Times Square
• Moanin'
• Self-Portrait in 3 Colors
• Don't Be Afraid, the Clown's Afraid Too
• Duke Ellington's Sound of Love
• Mingus Fingers
• Weird Nightmare
• Open Letter to Duke
• Invisible Lady
• Ecclusiastics