Dannie Richmond - Ode to Mingus

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Ode To Mingus - Dannie Richmond Quartet
Olduvai Gorge - Dannie Richmond Quartet
Love Bird - Dannie Richmond Quartet
If You Could See Me Now - Dannie Richmond Quartet
Drum Some, Some Drum - Dannie Richmond Quartet

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Album Details: Ode to Mingus

Release Date:: 01/01/1979
Label:: Soul Note Records
UPC:: 027312100525

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Recorded 11 months after Charles Mingus' death, this set from the bassist's longtime drummer Dannie Richmond is his first of two tributes to Mingus; it would be followed by a Timeless set nine months later. Richmond teams up with three members of Mingus Dynasty (with whom he was touring Europe): tenor saxophonist Bill Saxton, pianist Danny Mixon and bassist Mike Richmond. Despite their fine playing on the record, Saxton and Mixon have both remained fairly obscure. Surprisingly, the quartet does not actually play any Mingus tunes, instead performing "If You Could See Me Now" (which Richmond sings) and four of the drummer's originals, including "Love Bird" and the 18-minute "Ode to Mingus." Throughout the date, Richmond's drumming (which is showcased on the brief solo piece "Olduval Gorge") is heard in prime form.

- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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Closely associated with Charles Mingus, Dannie Richmond was on most of his sessions from 1955-1978, showing impressive versatility. Richmond and Mingus made for a very potent team, shifting rhythms, tempos, and grooves together, hinting at New Orlean...Full Dannie Richmond Biography