Money Jungle
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The History of the Albums - n°211 [My list of 1962 bellow]
It's time to prepare to say goodbye to the year 1962. What better occasion to revisit a memorable album, which has left its mark through its charisma and its cast of legends: I'm talking of course about Money Jungle. This album is like ringing the end of recess, and it's time to sit down and listen to the wise man who comes to teach you a lesson in life. There is strictly everything from Money Jungle that deserves your attention. ... read more
It's time to prepare to say goodbye to the year 1962. What better occasion to revisit a memorable album, which has left its mark through its charisma and its cast of legends: I'm talking of course about Money Jungle. This album is like ringing the end of recess, and it's time to sit down and listen to the wise man who comes to teach you a lesson in life. There is strictly everything from Money Jungle that deserves your attention. ... read more
Look at the cast. Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, and Max Roach. That’s enough explanation for the album’s greatness. Alright, the review’s over, goodnight everyone. *Thunderous applause* *Show jingle plays* Alright, in all seriousness, let’s talk about this record.
𝖍𝖎𝖌𝖍 𝖗𝖎𝖘𝖐, 𝖍𝖎𝖌𝖍 𝖗𝖊𝖜𝖆𝖗𝖉 - 𝖒𝖔𝖓𝖊𝖞 𝖏𝖚𝖓𝖌𝖑𝖊 𝖇𝖞 𝖉𝖚𝖐𝖊 𝖊𝖑𝖑𝖎𝖓𝖌𝖙𝖔𝖓, ... read more
𝖍𝖎𝖌𝖍 𝖗𝖎𝖘𝖐, 𝖍𝖎𝖌𝖍 𝖗𝖊𝖜𝖆𝖗𝖉 - 𝖒𝖔𝖓𝖊𝖞 𝖏𝖚𝖓𝖌𝖑𝖊 𝖇𝖞 𝖉𝖚𝖐𝖊 𝖊𝖑𝖑𝖎𝖓𝖌𝖙𝖔𝖓, ... read more
lotta great blues tunes on this one. also duke's playing on this is impeccable, the way he uses empty space on this is a masterclass.
Money Jungles sees some of the most well known and respected jazz musicians, Duke Ellington, Max Roach and Charles MIngus collab for the first time to create this great jazz album but it unfortunately for me never really gets better than any of these artists are truly capable and have proved they can achieved, with even Charles Mingus releasing his masterpiece, The Blant Saint and the Sinner Lady, the same year.
Track Review
Money Jungle 8.5/10
Fleurette Africaine (African Flower) ... read more
Track Review
Money Jungle 8.5/10
Fleurette Africaine (African Flower) ... read more
I don't know what it is about "Money Jungle", but it bored me to tears. I know there is worse jazz out there, and I know in my heart that it isn't really *bad*, but it put me to sleep. That's pretty unfortunate considering the undeniable star power present here, but yeah, this really missed the mark for me.
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Track List
- Money Jungle
- Le Fleurs Africaines (African Flower)
- Very Special
- Warm Valley
- Wig Wise
- Caravan
- Solitude
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Added on: April 7, 2016