DESCRIPTION:
Music and Lyrics: Charles Mingus
© Jazz Workshop, Inc.
(Acapella intro: "Prelude To A Kiss" by Duke Ellington)

Ellen Johnson, vocals
Jason Martineau, piano
Aaron Germain, bass
Alan Hall, drums
Recorded at the Jazzschool on April 21, 2013
Videographer - Jeff Foster

A live concert of the vocal music of Charles Mingus performed in honor of his 91st birthday on April 22nd.

Recorded version of this song available on the album "Too Good To Title" available at:
http://www.ellenjohnson.net


This particular video performance falls under the Fair Use Act as it was part of an educational event to bring awareness to the vocal music of Charles Mingus that included a public workshop at the Jazzschool in Berkeley CA. Sue Mingus aka Jazz Workshop, Inc. was aware of this performance and the workshop prior to the event.
I also have an ongoing legal agreement with the publisher, Jazz Workshop, Inc. for any royalties that should occur from the recorded version of this song.