Ode to Mingus

Ode to Mingus is an album by the American jazz drummer Dannie Richmond recorded in 1979 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.

Ode to Mingus
Studio album by Dannie Richmond Quartet
Released	1979
Recorded	November 23 & 24, 1979
Genre	Jazz
Length	40:52
Label	Soul Note
Producer	Giovanni Bonandrini
Dannie Richmond chronology
"In" Jazz for the Culture Set (1965) Ode to Mingus (1979) Hand to Hand (1980)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "Throughout the date, Richmond's drumming (which is showcased on the brief solo piece "Olduval Gorge") is heard in prime form".

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Track listing

All compositions by Dannie Richmond except as indicated

1. "Ode to Mingus" - 18:19
2. "Olduvai Gorge" - 2:46
3. "Love Bird" - 9:11
4. "If You Could See Me Now" (Tadd Dameron, Carl Sigman) - 3:11
5. "Drum Some, Some Drum" - 7:47

• Recorded at Barigozzi Studio in Milano, Italy on November 23 & 24, 1979

Personnel

• Dannie Richmond – drums
• Bill Saxton – tenor saxophone
• Danny Mixon – piano
• Mike Richmond – bass