Charles Mingus Pithecantropus Erectus

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October 18, 2019
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Limited 180gm transparent purple virgin vinyl LP pressing. Includes bonus track. Pithecanthropus Erectus is a 1956 album by jazz composer and bassist Charles Mingus. Mingus noted that this was the first album where he taught arrangements to his musicians by ear in lieu of putting the chords and arrangements in writing.

Tracklist:
  • 1. Pithecanthropus Erectus 10:36
  • 2. A Foggy Day 7:50
  • 3. Profile of Jackie 3:11
  • 4. Love Chant 14:54
  • 5. Love Chant (Live Version) (Bonus Track) 8:19