Charles Mingus Sextet with Eric Dolphy

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The Charles Mingus Sextet performed at three separate European concerts in April 1964.

After a live recording session in mid-March and early April of 1964, Charles Mingus embarked on a European tour.

Dolphy, who had planned to stay in Europe with his fiancée, tragically died as a result of an undiagnosed medical condition on June 29, 1964.

Personnel:

Charles Mingus – bass
Eric Dolphy – alto sax, flute & bass clarinet
Johnny Coles – trumpet
Clifford Jordan – tenor sax
Jaki Byard – piano
Dannie Richmond – drums

Belgium, April 19, 1964
Set List:

1 “Intro”
2 “So Long Eric”
3″ Peggy’s Blue Skylight”
4 “Meditations On Integration”

Norway, April 12, 1964 
Set List:

1 “So Long Eric”
2 “Orange Was The Colour Of Her Dress,Then Blue Silk”
3 “Parkeriana”
4 “Take The “A” Train”

Sweden, April ?, 1964
Set List:

1 “So Long Eric”
2 “Meditations On Integration”
3 “So Long Eric”

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