Bach’s Lunch: “The Clown” in Concert
Recorded in 1957, Charles Mingus' "The Clown" is an album that explores form, narrative, and texture in the jazz quintet format. Featuring a narrator, free improvisation, and through-composed pieces, this album was ahead of its time during a period of great stylistic change. In 2019, trombonist Josh Gagnon transcribed this music for study and performance, and is ... Read more