{"product_id":"pre-order-charles-mingus-the-clown-analogue-productions-45rpm-lp","title":"Charles Mingus - The Clown - Analogue Productions 45rpm LP","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn absolute must-have for every jazz collector!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180-gram mono 45 RPM double LP \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressed at Quality Record Pressings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGatefold old-style \"tip-on\" jacket by Stoughton Printing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Clown\u003c\/em\u003e was Charles Mingus' second masterpiece in a row, featuring Jean Shepard (yes, that Jean Shepard from the holiday movie \u003cem\u003eA Christmas Story\u003c\/em\u003e) on the title tune narrating a story about a clown attempting to please the world with his performances. \u003cem\u003eThe Clown\u003c\/em\u003e also introduced two of Mingus' finest compositions in the driving, determined \"Haitian Fight Song\" and the '40s-flavored \"Reincarnation of a Lovebird,\" a peaceful but melancholy tribute to Charlie Parker; Mingus would return to both throughout his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003ePithecanthropus\u003c\/em\u003e, Mingus displayed a gift for airtight, focused arrangements that nonetheless allowed his players great freedom to add to the established mood of each piece. \u003cem\u003eThe Clown\u003c\/em\u003e refines and heightens that gift; instead of just writing heads that provide launch points for solos, Mingus tries to evoke something specific with every piece, and even his most impressionistic forays have a strong storytelling quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Clown\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of a clown \"who tried to please people like most jazz musicians do, but whom nobody liked until he was dead,\" Mingus said, in an interview. \"My version of the story ended with his blowing his brains out with the people laughing and finally being pleased because they thought it was part of the act. I liked the way Jean changed the ending; leaves it more up to the listener.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title track is even more interesting for the free improvisations led by trombonist Jimmy Knepper, as the group responds to Shepherd's story and paints an aural backdrop. It's evidence that Mingus' compositional palette was growing more determinedly modern, much like his increasing use of dissonance, sudden tempo changes, and multiple sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusicians:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharles Mingus, bass\u003cbr\u003eShafi Hadi, alto and tenor saxophone\u003cbr\u003eJimmy Knepper, trombone\u003cbr\u003eWade Legge, piano\u003cbr\u003eDannie Richmond, drums\u003cbr\u003eJean Shepherd, narration (Track 4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cpre dir=\"ltr\" id=\"tw-target-text\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"Y2IQFc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide 1\n1. Haitian Fight Song\n\t\nSide 2\n1. Blue Cee\n\t\nSide 3\n1. Reincarnation Of A Lovebird\n\t\nSide 4\n1. The Clown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Acoustic Sounds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59548192505937,"sku":"753088756078","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/5778\/3889\/files\/AAPA_060-45__181805__09122023115430-9021.jpg?v=1779347881","url":"https:\/\/c09u90-kd.myshopify.com\/products\/pre-order-charles-mingus-the-clown-analogue-productions-45rpm-lp","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}