3 Things to Know About the Money Jungle Session

The trio paired Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, and Max Roach Ellington played piano, Mingus played double bass, and Roach played drums.

The musicians spanned three generations Ellington was 63, Mingus was 40, and Roach was 38.

The age gap created creative tension The generational differences fueled the session’s energy and conflict.