Charles Mingus - Pithecanthropus Erectus - VINYL LP

CHARLES MINGUS / MINGUS At the time of this recording, Mingus had been working regularly with the piano-less quartet of Eric Dolphy, Ted Curson and Dannie Richmond. The same group featured on the 1960 Candid , Charles Mingus Presents Charles Mingus. The Mingus album, also recorded that year, features one track, InchStormy Weather,Inch recorded with that same quartet, and two tracks recorded with a larger group featuring piano and additional horns. Of note, InchMDM (Monk Duke & Me)Inch consumes the majority of this album. The piece consists of three intertwining themes - Duke Ellington's InchMain StemInch, Thelonious Monk's InchStraight, No ChaserInch, and Mingus' InchFifty First Street Blues.Inch Released in 1961, and recorded in the fall of 1960 by Candid A&R and Producer Nate Hentoff at the Nola Penthouse Sound Studios. The LP includes extraordinary liner notes written by Hentoff, giving a context and insight that adds to the experience of hearing these magnificent performances. Album Tracks 1. MDM 1. Stormy Weather 2. Lock 'Em Up

2 Disc Set. On a captivating night in April 1964, Stuttgart, Germany, became the epicentre of jazz innovation as Charles Mingus graced the stage with an ensemble of legendary talent. Known for his explosive creativity and magnetic presence, Mingus was not just a bassist; he was a revolutionary composer whose work shattered the conventional boundaries of jazz, crafting intricate narratives that spoke to the soul. As the lights dimmed, the audience was treated to a stellar lineup featuring the virtuosic Eric Dolphy on alto saxophone, flute, and bass clarinet. Dolphy's adventurous spirit wove seamlessly with Mingus's compositions, blending whimsy and urgency in a way that only he could. The powerful tenor saxophone of Clifford Jordan added depth, while Jaki Byard's piano work-rich and soulful-infused each piece with harmonic complexity. Holding it all together was the dynamic drumming of Dannie Richmond, Mingus's trusted collaborator, whose rhythmic inventiveness made every beat feel alive. Album Tracks 1. So Long Eric 2. Orange Was the Color of Her Hair 3. These Foolish Things 4. Peggy's Blue Skylight 5. Meditations

Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with having adult Super Hero alter-egos. But when the Daughters of Atlas, a vengeful trio of ancient gods, arrive on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long ago, Billy-aka Shazam-and his family are thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of their world. The Shazam! Fury of the Gods (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), which features the music of Emmy-winning, Grammy-nominated composer Christophe Beck is now available! Tracklisting 1. Shazam! Fury of the Gods (Main Title Theme) 2. Introduction - Fright at the Museum 3. Daughters of Atlas 4. Steve 5. Freddy over Heels 6. Dome and Gloom 7. Freddy Sneaks In 8. Act of Violins 9. The Guardian 10. A Family Affair 11. Dragon Drop 12. Philly Tree's Take 13. I Chose Right 14. Before You Go 15. Dragon Chase 16. You Disobeyed Me 17. Lightning in a Bottle 18. Unicorn Act 19. Taste the Rainbow 20. Garage Showdown 21. Freddy Resists 22. Crack of Dome 23. All or None 24. We End This Now 25. A True God After All 26. Restoration 27. Hero 28. Changing of the Garden. Album Tracks 1. Shazam! Fury of the Gods (Main Title Theme) 2. Introduction - Fright at the Museum 3. Daughters of Atlas 4. Steve 5. Freddy Over Heels 6. Dome and Gloom 7. Freddy Sneaks in 8. Act of Violins 9. The Guardian 10. A Family Affair 11. Dragon Drop 12. Philly Tree's Take 13. I Chose Right 14. Before You Go 15. Dragon Chase 16. You Disobeyed Me 17. Lightning in a Bottle 18. Unicorn Act 19. Taste the Rainbow 20. Garage Showdown 21. Freddy Resists 22. Crack of Dome 23. All or None 24. We End This Now 25. A True God After All 26. Restoration 27. Hero 28. Changing of the Garden