- jazz
- 41 min
- 4 tracks
- Atlantic
The Clown is a studio album by the jazz bassist and composer Charles Mingus. It was released in September 1957 through Atlantic Records. The recording took place on February 13 and March 12, 1957. The title track features the improvised narration of Jean Shepherd.
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Tracks
- A1Haitian Fight Song12:02
- A2Blue Cee7:53
- B1Reincarnation of a Lovebird8:34
- B2The Clown12:11
4 tracks, 41 minutes.
About the album
- Artist
- Charles Mingus
- Label
- Atlantic
- Released
- 1957-08
- Type
- Album
- Format
- 12" Vinyl
- Country
- US
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