Dannie Richmond Quartet - Ode to Mingus (Soul Note, 1979)

Dannie Richmond (d, vo); Bill Saxton (ts); Danny Mixon (p); Mike Richmond (b)

Recorded on November 23 - 24, 1979

Here's another quartet that emerged from Charles Mingus' immense orbit, led by his longtime drummer Dannie Richmond.

Although the group consists of players who never achieved high profiles, they're an excellent band.  The compositions are strong as well.  Richmond's tribute to his musical soulmate is powerful and heartfelt statement.