In January 1972, “Columbia” label released “Let My Children Hear Music”, the 30^th Charles Mingus album. It was recorded September – November 1971, and was produced by Teo Macero.

Track listing:

• Charles Mingus – bass
• Charles McPherson – alto saxophone
• James Moody – tenor saxophone
• Bobby Jones – tenor saxophone
• Snooky Young – lead trumpet
• Joe Wilder – trumpet
• Lonnie Hillyer – trumpet
• Julius Watkins – French horn
• Charles McCracken – cello
• Sir Roland Hanna – piano
• Dannie Richmond – drums

All tracks by Charles Mingus.

1. The Shoes of the Fisherman’s Wife Are Some Jiveass Slippers
2. Adagio ma Non Troppo
3. Don’t Be Afraid, the Clown’s Afraid Too
4. Hobo Ho
5. The Chill of Death
6. The I of Hurricane Sue