Pithecanthropus Erectus (1956) more music like this

by Charles Mingus

Pithecanthropus Erectus was Charles Mingus' breakthrough as a leader, the album where he established himself as a composer of boundless imagination and a fresh new voice that, despite his ambitiously modern concepts, was firmly grounded in jazz tradition. Mingus truly discovered himself after mastering the vocabularies of bop and swing, and with ...

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Passions of a Man: The Complete Atlantic Recordings (1956-1961) (1956) more music like this

by Charles Mingus

Passions of a Man: The Complete Atlantic Recordings (1956-1961) presents an interesting problem. There's little arguing that the music on Passions of a Man is seminal, ranking among his very best recordings. The question is whether the six-disc set is indispensable, considering that it is low on unreleased material and boasts one full interview ...

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The Very Best of Charles Mingus [Rhino] (2008) more music like this

by Charles Mingus

This 11-cut greatest-hits collection of the recordings of Charles Mingus is simply comprised of what are considered to be his best-known titles recorded for the Atlantic label between 1956 and 1959. The title tune from Pithecanthropus Erectus kicks off the set in grand style with fine solos by Jackie McLean on alto and J.R. Monterose on tenor. It ...

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Introducing Charles Mingus [Wea International] (2006) more music like this

by Charles Mingus

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The Art of Charles Mingus (1956) more music like this

by Charles Mingus

This two-LP set gives listeners a fine overview of Charles Mingus's classic Atlantic recordings. Drawing from four seperate sessions covering a five-year period, this two-fer is highlighted by "Moanin'," the wild "Ecclusiastics" (which features Rahsaan Roland Kirk), "Haitian Fight Song" and "Reincarnation of a Lovebird." Better to get the complete ...

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The Very Best of Charles Mingus (The Atlantic Years) (2001) more music like this

by Charles Mingus

The task of choosing the best work of Charles Mingus would be a daunting one. There's literally so much good material in a number of different settings, that the "best" of Charles Mingus could never be contained on one CD. Then again, it is extremely difficult for a newcomer to approach Mingus' multiple recordings and know where to begin. Rhino ...

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Best of Jazz Greats (2003) more music like this

by Various Artists

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