Mingus, Charles: Pithecanthropus Erectus (1956) 10'
for symphonic orchestra with 5 jazz musicians
Scoring
1.0.corA.1.asax.1 - 2.3.2.1 - claves. drums. pno. - strings (no orchestral basses). jazz bass
Programme Note
Repertoire Note
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 legendary producer Nesuhi Ertegün at the ready. From the start of the title cut, Mingus electrified with a 4-bar motif that would later be compared to John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme."
As an unrivalled master of the bass, Mingus also established himself with this masterwork as an extraordinarily rich composer.
for symphonic orchestra with 5 jazz musicians
Scoring
1.0.corA.1.asax.1 - 2.3.2.1 - claves. drums. pno. - strings (no orchestral basses). jazz bass
Programme Note
Repertoire Note
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 legendary producer Nesuhi Ertegün at the ready. From the start of the title cut, Mingus electrified with a 4-bar motif that would later be compared to John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme."
As an unrivalled master of the bass, Mingus also established himself with this masterwork as an extraordinarily rich composer.
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