Tag Archives: Charles Mingus

Soundtrack to A Coup D’Etat

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Paul Brad

In this documentary, film maker Johan Grimonprez links the CIA’s use of Jazz in the Cold War against Russia with a deep dive into the divisive, murderous political machinations of Belgium and the USA which resulted in the 1961 assassination … Continue reading →

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NCO meets Joni & Mingus @ The Dome

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Paul Brad

Led by Peter Edwards, the New Civilisation Orchestra took on the music from Joni Mitchell’s classic ‘Hejira’ LP and the singer-songwriter’s collaboration with master bassist and composer Charles Mingus. Jihad Imroel-Quays Darwish & ESKA It was hard to say whether … Continue reading →

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SPIRITUAL JAZZ Vol 6: Jazzman’s Journey Continues

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Paul Brad

Gerald the Jazzman continues on his Spiritual Jazz journey with this – his sixth volume. As ever, he delivers an extraordinary collection which this time round focuses on vocal offerings that reflect the spiritually charged politics of the multi-dimensional African … Continue reading →

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STRATA – DETROIT: Give a helping hand – 10 days to go

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Paul Brad

Strata Records owner Barbara Cox will lose her home and unreleased Strata master tapes with it, if she doesn’t pay $6700 in real estate taxes by January 20th. “I am writing you to ask for your help, urgently, with something … Continue reading →

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