3 Things to Know About the Money Jungle Blowup Between Mingus and Ellington

Charles Mingus stormed out of the Money Jungle session mid-recording after an argument with Duke Ellington. This is one of the most famous blowups in jazz history.

Mingus returned to the session that same day. The trio finished the entire album after he came back.

The argument did not derail the album. Despite the tension, Money Jungle was completed in a single day.