title: Ode to Mingus
text: # 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.
  
  ## 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 :
  
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  ## Track listing
  
      All compositions by Dannie Richmond except as indicated
  * "Ode to Mingus" - 18:19
  * "Olduvai Gorge" - 2:46
  * "Love Bird" - 9:11
  * "If You Could See Me Now" (Tadd Dameron, Carl Sigman) - 3:11
  * "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
  