| | Charles Mingus Pithecanthropus Erectus CD Charles Mingus Discography of CDs
The landmark album from Mingus' formative period and some of the freshest, most exciting jazz ever recorded. The 1956 Atlantic release features four lengthy cuts including the ambitious title tune, "A Foggy Day," "Profile of Jackie," and "Love Chant." Superb contributions from alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, tenor saxophonist J.R. Monterose, pianist Mal Waldron, and several others. Raucous, thunderous, pathbreaking music.
Digitally remastered two-fer containing a pair of the Jazz bassist's most celebrated albums on one disc: Pithecanthropus Erectus (1956) and The Clown (1957). Includes 16 page booklet. Essential Jazz Albums. 2009.
Recorded at Audio-Video Studios, New York, New York on January 30, 1956. Includes liner notes by Nat Hentoff and Charles Mingus.
Liner Note Authors: Malcolm Mint; Nat Hentoff; Charles Mingus.
Personnel: Charles Mingus (acoustic bass); Jackie McLean (alto saxophone); J.R. Montrose (tenor saxophone); Mal Waldron (piano); Willie Jones (drums).
Q (12/01, p.160) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...The essential early Mingus set..."
Vibe (12/99, p.162) - Included in Vibe's 100 Essential Albums of the 20th Century Pithecanthropus Erectus Music Charles Mingus Pithecanthropus Erectus Songs Pithecanthropus Erectus Music Pithecanthropus Erectus Review
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