Charles Mingus - Blues & Roots (Rhino Reserve) [SYEOR 26]

• Available January 9th, 2026.
• Ship orders including this title will be held back.

Rooted firmly in gospel, blues and the old time Dixieland jazz of New Orleans, this essential jazz album drops just in time to kick off Black History Month 2026. Newly repackaged as part of Rhino's premium audiophile line, Rhino Reserves, Charles Mingus' Blues and Roots features audio cut from the original Mono tapes by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab and lacquers pressed locally on premium-quality vinyl at Fidelity Record Pressing's Southern California plant.

Exclusive heavyweight vinyl produced by Rhino Records for their 'Start Your Ear Off Right' campaign in 2026.

TRACKLISTING:

1. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
2. Cryin' Blues
3. Moanin'
4. Tensions
5. My Jelly Roll Soul
6. E's Flat Ah's Flat Too