Pithecanthropus Erectus was Charles Mingus's breakthrough as a leader and composer. The year was 1956. The defining moment was framed in no less than the historic Atlantic Studios in New York City, ...

With the 1956 release of his 10-minute tone poem "Pithecanthropus Erectus," Charles Mingus signaled his arrival as a serious composer and a provocative bandleader. In succeeding years, he fashioned a ...

1. Pithecanthropus Erectus (Mingus) - 10:36 2. Profile of Jackie (Mingus) - 3:11 3. Tonight at Noon (Mingus) - 6:01 4. Haitian Fight Song (Mingus) - 12:02 5. Reincarnation of a Lovebird (Mingus) - ...

A prolific writer of extraordinarily innovative, highly personal music, as well as an influential leader, the powerful bassist brought a fiery... Charles Mingus: 'Fables of Bass,' Part 1 One of ...