Cornell 1964


Cornell 1964 is a live album by the Charles Mingus Sextet, featuring Eric Dolphy. It was recorded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York on March 18, 1964.
The recordings of this concert were thought to be lost for many years, until they were re-discovered by Mingus' widow Sue, and were subsequently released for the first time in 2007 on the Blue Note label, initially as a 2-CD set.

Track listing

All pieces composed by Charles Mingus, except where noted.
CD 1
  1. "Opening" – 0:16
  2. "ATFW You" – 4:26
  3. "Sophisticated Lady" – 4:23
  4. "Fables of Faubus" – 29:41
  5. "Orange Was the Colour of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk" - 15:05
  6. "Take the 'A' Train" - 17:26
CD 2
  1. "Meditations" - 31:23
  2. "So Long Eric" - 15:33
  3. "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" - 6:06
  4. "Jitterbug Waltz" - 9:58

    Personnel