Charles Mingus – More Than a Fake Book by Charles Mingus Voice - Sheet Music
By Charles MingusCharles Mingus was a pioneer figure in modern jazz. Besides being a virtuoso bass player who played with the top jazz musicians for four decades, he was also an accomplished pianist, bandleader and composer who recorded more than 100 albums and wrote more than 300 original and innovative scores. This incredible collection explores Mingus' background and prestigious career as well as 55 of his pieces. The stories behind each song are given and accompanied by notes on how Mingus played the piece. Mingus photos, anecdotes, quotes and an extensive discography fill this volume that collectors will treasure. A truly personal work that celebrates the genius within this jazz legend. Songs include: Fables of Faubus * Sue's Changes * Better Get Hit in Your Soul * Weird Nightmare * and more.
Details
Summary
- Format:
- Fake Book Score Biographies
- Item types:
- Physical
- Instructionals:
- Biography
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Artist:
- Charles Mingus
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 160
- Size:
- 9x12 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 1.46 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: HL.673220
By Charles Mingus. Transcribed Score. Jazz. Biographical book. With musical examples, performance notes, introductory text, instructional text and black & white photos. 160 pages. Hal Leonard #673220. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.673220).ISBN 9780793509003. UPC: 073999732207. 9x12 inches.
Charles Mingus was a pioneer figure in modern jazz. Besides being a virtuoso bass player who played with the top jazz musicians for four decades, he was also an accomplished pianist, bandleader and composer who recorded more than 100 albums and wrote more than 300 original and innovative scores. This incredible collection explores Mingus' background and prestigious career as well as 55 of his pieces. The stories behind each song are given and accompanied by notes on how Mingus played the piece. Mingus photos, anecdotes, quotes and an extensive discography fill this volume that collectors will treasure. A truly personal work that celebrates the genius within this jazz legend. Songs include: Fables of Faubus * Sue's Changes * Better Get Hit in Your Soul * Weird Nightmare * and more.
Song List
Better Get Hit In Your Soul
Blue Cee
Boogie Stop Shuffle
Canon (Pachelbel J)
Celia
Devil Woman
Diane (Alice's Wonderland)
Dizzy Moods
Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love
Duke's Choice
E's Flat, Ah's Flat Too
East Coasting
Ecclusiastics
Eclipse
Fables Of Faubus
Farewell Farwell
Free Cell Block F, 'tis Nazi Usa
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
Haitian Fight Song
Hora Decubitus
The I Of Hurricane Sue
Jelly Roll
Jump Monk
The Man Who Never Sleeps
Moanin'
Monk, Bunk And Vice Versa
My Jelly Roll Soul
Nobody Knows(The Bradley I Know)
Noddin' Ya Head Blues
Nostalgia In Times Square
Nouroog
O, Lord, Please Don't Let Them Drop That Atomic Bomb On Me
O.P. (Oscar Pettiford)
Open Letter To Duke
Open Letter To The Avant Garde
Opus Four
Opus Three
Orange Was Color Dress,Blue Silk
Peggy's Blue Skylight
Pithecanthropus Erectus
Portrait
Pussy Cat Dues
Reincarnation Of A Lovebird
Remember Rockefeller At Attica
Scenes In The City
Self-Portrait In Three Colors
Slippers
Slop
So Long Eric
Sue's Changes
Tonight At Noon
Us Is Two
Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
Weird Nightmare
What Love
Work Song
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- Instrument:
- Piano and Keyboard Piano Vocal Voice
- Artists:
- Charles Mingus
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.5 Rating
2 reviews
Anonymous
Dec 15, 2025
This 'More Than a Fake Book' is excellent for collaborative pianists and vocal coaches. Its lead sheet format (melody, lyrics, chords) allows for flexible and supportive accompaniment, tailored to the singer. The intermediate level offers substantial material without being overly dense. The added context from biographical and performance notes is invaluable for conveying the true spirit of Mingus's incredible jazz compositions. A must-have.
David K.
Dec 14, 2025
As a working musician, this Mingus collection is a valuable asset. It delivers 55 authentic tunes with clear melody, lyrics, and chord symbols – perfect for quick reads on jazz gigs. The intermediate difficulty ensures arrangements are substantive. The 160-page format is comprehensive, but may require planning for page turns during performances. Overall, it's a reliable, gig-ready resource for Charles Mingus's repertoire.
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This score is ideal for Jazz musicians, musicians interested in Charles Mingus's compositions, and enthusiasts of jazz scholarship. The Piano and Voice instrumentation is perfect for school and community settings, allowing musicians to enjoy a comprehensive collection of 55 compositions along with musical analyses and a high-quality biographical exploration of Mingus's work.
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