Although it's been over three decades since Charles Mingus boogie stop shuffled off this mortal coil, his legacy remains in vibrant health, thanks to the efforts of this ever-shifting ensemble overseen by the bassist and composer's widow, Sue. The Mingus Big Band returns to Tokyo Blue Note for the first time since cutting their Grammy-nominated live album there in 2005, to commemorate – and celebrate – the 90th anniversary of their spiritual godfather's birth.
