Beneath The Underdog

Name: Beneath The Underdog
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SKU: 9781782118824
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By Charles Mingus

Series: Canons

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Beneath the Underdog by Charles Mingus is a vibrant memoir capturing the life and times of the legendary jazz musician. In this introspective narrative, Mingus delves into his personal struggles, artistic journey, and the vibrant world of music during his era. Through candid stories and reflections, the book offers a glimpse into the spirit and tumult of his complex, creative life.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the life of a jazz legend, eager to explore the raw and candid journey of a remarkable musician. The narrative delves into the complex world of creativity and personal challenges, offering a unique perspective on both the man and the music industry of his time.

Beneath The Underdog

A blisteringly powerful self-portrait of 'The Angry Man of Jazz', contemporary of jazz genius Miles Davis.

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Charles Mingus is a musician, a mongrel musician who plays beautiful, who plays ugly, who plays lovely, who plays masculine, who plays feminine, who plays all sounds, loud, soft, unheard sounds, sounds, sounds, sounds...

Beneath the Underdog is the memoir of the Angry Man of jazz, Charles Mingus – the genius whose adventures began at the feet of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker, and led him on a tour of every bottle, bar and bed in the world.

An unparalleled self-portrait of an artist, Beneath the Underdog is a tour as dizzying, otherworldly, raging and sexy as the man and his music.

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Reviews describe Beneath the Underdog as a work of genius, offering a fascinating and unforgettable insight into Charles Mingus’ mind. It's noted for being riveting with highly subjective reminiscences and tortured self-analysis, combining elements of shock and brilliance. The autobiography is praised for its outlandish yet compelling nature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782118824

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Canons

Edition: Main - Canons Reissue

Contributors:

Introduction by Richard Williams

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 320

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Biography & Memoir Charles Mingus Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Series: Canons

About the Author

Charles Mingus was born in Arizona in 1922. He settled in New York in the 1950s, where he played and recorded with the leading musicians of his time, such as Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Bud Powell, Art Tatum and Duke Ellington. Mingus toured extensively throughout the world, including Europe, Japan, Canada, South America and the United States. He died in 1979. Both New York City and Washington, D.C., honoured him posthumously with a 'Charles Mingus Day'.