In June 1962, “RCA” label released “Tijuana Moods”, the eleventh Charles Mingus album. It was recorded July – August 1957, at “RCA Studios” in New York, and was produced by Bob Rolontz.

Personnel:

• Charles Mingus – leader, bass
• Shafi Hadi – alto and tenor saxophone
• Clarence Shaw – trumpet
• Jimmy Knepper – trombone
• Bill Triglia – piano
• Dannie Richmond – drums
• Ysabel Morel – castanets, vocals
• Frankie Dunlop – percussion
• Lonne Elder – vocals
• Bob Simpson – recording

Track listing:

All tracks by Charles Mingus except where noted.

1. Dizzy Moods
2. Ysabel’s Table Dance
3. Tijuana Gift Shop
4. Los Mariachis (The Street Musicians)
5. Flamingo – Ted Grouya