Mu, First Part is a groundbreaking jazz recording released in 1969 that showcases Cherry’s global and experimental approach to music. Performed as a duo with drummer Ed Blackwell, the album blends free jazz improvisation with influences from African, Middle Eastern, and Asian musical traditions. Cherry switches between trumpet, piano, flutes, and vocals, while Blackwell’s rhythmic versatility anchors the performance. The result is an intimate, spiritual, and boundary-pushing session that marked a new direction in avant-garde jazz.