Charles Mingus Pithecanthropus Erectus (Atlantic 75 Series) 45RPM (Mono) (2 LP)

Mono 180g 45rpm Double LP!
Mastered by Kevin Gray from the Original Master Tape!
Pressed at QRP!
Atlantic 75 Historic Reissue Series from Analogue Productions!
With "Pithecanthropus Erectus", Charles Mingus established himself as a composer with boundless imagination and as a new, fresh voice in jazz, which was firmly anchored in the jazz tradition despite its ambitious, modern concepts.
After mastering the vocabulary of bop and swing, Mingus found himself, and with "Pithecanthropus Erectus" he began to seek new ways to increase the evocative power of the art form and challenge his musicians (including alto Jackie McLean and pianist Mal Waldron) to work outside the conventions.
Mingus' relationship with Atlantic would produce many of his best recordings. "Pithecanthropus Erectus" from 1956 was his first recording for the label and marked Mingus' breakthrough in the use of extended compositions: the ten-minute title track and the ravishing "Profile of Jackie" are among the bassist's best recordings. The band is characterized by the participation of the far too little noticed tenor saxophonist J.R. Monterose.
Pithecanthropus Erectus established Charles Mingus as a composer of boundless imagination and a fresh new voice in jazz 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 Pithecanthropus Erectus he began seeking new ways to increase the evocative power of the art form and challenge his musicians (who here include altoist Jackie McLean and pianist Mal Waldron) to work outside of convention.
Mingus' relationship with Atlantic would yield many of his greatest recordings. Cut in 1956, Pithecanthropus Erectus was his first date for the label, and it provided something of a breakthrough for Mingus in his use of extended compositions: the 10-minute title track, and the lovely "Profile of Jackie," are among the bassist's finest recordings. The band is notable for the inclusion of the under-recorded tenor saxophonist J.R. Monterose.
The Penguin Guide to Jazz gives the album a maximum four-star rating and included it in its "core collection" of essential recordings, describing it as "One of the truly great modern jazz albums". In the same review, "the all-in ensemble work" in parts of the first track, "Pithecanthropus Erectus," is described as being "absolutely crucial to the development of free collective improvisation in the following decade."
The 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records
"75 for 75" is a series of 75 vinyl releases from Atlantic Records' storied catalog to celebrate the label's 75th Anniversary. This great label includes some of the best artists and records of all time.

Features:

• Atlantic 75 Series
• 100% All-Analog
• 180g Vinyl
• 45rpm
• Mono
• Double LP
• Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the Original Master Tape
• Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
• Gatefold Old-Style "Tip-On" Double Pocket Jacket by Stoughton Printing

Musicians:

• Charlie Mingus, bass
• Jackie McLean, alto sax
• J. R. Monterose, tenor sax
• Mal Waldron, piano
• Willie Jones, drums

Selections:

Side A
1. Pithecanthropus Erectus
Side B
1. A Foggy Day
Side C
1. Profile Of Jackie
Side D
1. Love Chant