Money Jungle - Limited Color Edition

Witness the Creative Collision: Ellington, Mingus & Roach on Limited Clear Vinyl.

Step into the charged atmosphere of 1962 with Duke Ellington's revolutionary album, "Money Jungle," now presented in a pristine limited edition on total clear vinyl. This isn't just a recording; it's the seismic meeting of three distinct musical worlds—Ellington's regal swing, Charles Mingus's rebellious passion, and Max Roach's percussive innovation—resulting in one of the most daring and essential trio albums in jazz history.

A Trio of Giants, A Session of Legend
Forget polite interplay. Money Jungle is a raw, intimate conversation—and sometimes a debate—between masters. Ellington's elegant piano compositions provide the framework, which Mingus and Roach simultaneously challenge and elevate with breathtaking intensity. The famous creative tension of the session is palpable, translating into music of unmatched emotional depth and spontaneous brilliance.

Landmark Tracks That Redefined Jazz
The album opens with its title piece, "Money Jungle," a dark, modal blues that serves as a potent social commentary. This is contrasted by the exquisite beauty of "Fleurette Africaine," a track of delicate, haunting melody. The trio also reinvents Ellington classics like "Caravan" with a new, primal energy and imbues "Solitude" with profound introspection. Each track is a masterclass in balancing composition with explosive improvisation.

Why This Clear Vinyl Edition is a Must-Own:

• Historic Collaboration: The definitive recorded summit of Ellington, Mingus, and Roach.
• Superior Collector's Format: This total clear vinyl edition offers a modern, visually transparent presentation that complements the album's bold and uncompromising sound.
• The Pinnacle of Creative Risk: Captures a legendary moment where jazz royalty ventured into uncharted, avant-garde territory.
• The Centerpiece of a Jazz Library: An indispensable album for collectors of Duke Ellington vinyl records, students of jazz history, and seekers of music with unmatched emotional power.

Tracklist:

A1. Money Jungle (5:30)

A2. Le Fleurs Africaines (African Flower) (3:37)

A3. Very Special (4:27)

A4. Warm Valley (3:34)

B1. Wig Wise (3:19)

B2. Caravan (4:14)

B3. Solitude (5:34)

Secure this monumental piece of jazz history. Add the limited clear vinyl edition of "Money Jungle" to your collection and experience the electrifying moment where three paths converged to change jazz forever.