Vivid Sydney: Mingus Amongst Us

Steve Fitzmaurice (baritone sax) brings to life the fiery, energetic compositions of Charles Mingus with an all-star line up including Chris O’dea (tenor sax), Peter Farrah (alto sax), Jamie Cameron (drums), Marty Holoubek (bass), Rose Foster (trombone), Mark Barnsley (trombone), Ray Cassar (trumpet), & Tim Fisher (piano).

‘Mingus Amongst Us’ perfectly captures the raucous, fiery energy that Mingus and his compositions were famous for!

"It’s raucous, just as Mingus would have liked it!" - Jessica Nicholas, ABC Jazz

"Earthy, passionate and sophisticated, blues and gospel inspired jazz." - Roger Mitchell@Ausjazz.net

"There’s so much energy in Mingus, so much of it is released by this ensemble." - Roger Mitchell @Ausjazz.net.au