Bassist David Bowden presents a tribute to one of jazz’s most intriguing figures - mercurial, fiery, contrary, Mingus has been the subject of countless stories, hearsay and rumours, but there is no question over the quality of his bass playing and composing. Dave himself is a much friendlier person and band leader (I can attest to this as one of the members of his super fun band Mezcla), but he says he might just punch someone on stage for a more authentic Mingus experience…