{"product_id":"charles-mingus-the-clown-atlantic-75-series-mono-45rpm-180g-2lp","title":"Charles Mingus - The Clown (Atlantic 75 Series) Mono 45rpm (180g) (2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlantic 75 Historic Reissue Series from Analogue Productions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180-gram mono 45 RPM double LP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the original master tape\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\u003eTip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket by Stoughton Printing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Clown was Charles Mingus' second masterpiece in a row, featuring Jean Shepard (yes, that Jean Shepard from the holiday movie A Christmas Story) on the title tune narrating a story about a clown attempting to please the world with his performances. The Clown 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith Pithecanthropus, Mingus displayed a gift for airtight, focused arrangements that nonetheless allowed his players great freedom to add to the established mood of each piece. The Clown 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Clown 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.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"75 for 75\" is a series of 75 vinyl releases from Atlantic Records' storied catalog to celebrate the label's 75th Anniversary. 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