Theory of Music

Charlie Mingus discusses his compositional methods in a note about Pithecanthropus Erectus (1956)


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On the album sleeve of Pithecanthropus Erectus (The Charlie Mingus Jazz Workshop, 1956) Charlie Mingus discusses his methods of composition.  There are four pieces on the album:

1. Pithecanthropus Erectus, Charlie Mingus

2. A Foggy Day, George & Ira Gershwin

3. Profile of Jackie, Charlie Mingus

4.  Love Chant, Charlie Mingus

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Theory of MusicBy Barry Mitchell