Charles Mingus/Pithecanthropus Erectus(Atlantic, 1956)
No one but Charles Mingus can create such strong, self-asserting music.
He perfectly manipulates the hard bop idol Jackie McLean, and even uses the strong-looking tenor player J.R.Monterose.
It is no exaggeration to say that this album is 100% Mingus music juice.
Just listening to this music can make you feel full of energy.
This is the album I want to listen to while drinking whiskey at a hidden bar on a weekday night.
***
▶︎ Artists:
・Charles Mingus (b)
・Jackie McLean (as)
・J. R. Monterose (ts)
・Mal Waldron (p)
・Willie Jones (ds)