Jazz Composers Workshop is a Charles Mingus album released in 1956 on Savoy Records. The recordings took place in several sessions between 1954 and 1955 in New York, with Mingus on bass and piano, accompanied by musicians such as Teo Macero (tenor saxophone) and John LaPorta (alto saxophone). The album is a compilation of compositions reflecting Mingus's interest in formal experimentation and collective improvisation.
The album includes pieces like 'Purple Heart' and 'Gregarian Chant', showing the influence of classical music and blues on his work. Although the specific producer is unknown, Savoy Records was known for its modern jazz catalog. The album was part of the 'Jazz Composers Workshop' series that promoted new voices in jazz.
This work is significant because it documents Mingus's transition from hard bop toward a more personal and orchestral style. The sessions included several musicians who would later become frequent collaborators. Information about the producer is not available in standard discographic sources.