duke ellington – money jungle (1lp/ reissue/ remastered/ ltd. edition/ 180g)

Recorded in 1962, Money Jungle is a bold and fiery collaboration between Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, and Max Roach. The trio format strips away the lush big band arrangements Ellington was known for, revealing a raw and politically charged energy.

Each track bristles with tension and virtuosity, from the title track’s angular groove to the bluesy introspection of “Warm Valley.” Ellington’s piano is commanding and unpredictable, while Mingus and Roach add urgency and thunder. Money Jungle is a revolutionary statement—avant-garde, defiant, and uncompromising—a landmark of modern jazz.

Vinyl Release Year: 2013