The Clown cover

The Clown

Charles Mingus · 1957

40 min · 4 tracks · gospel · post-bop · free jazz

The Clown is an album by Charles Mingus, released in 1957. Rooted in gospel · post-bop · free jazz. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Clown sound like?

The Clown is a gospel, post-bop and free jazz album by Charles Mingus, released in 1957.

How many songs are on The Clown?

The Clown has 4 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Tracklist

4 tracks·40:40

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Haitian Fight Song 12:02
  • 2 Blue Cee 7:53
  • 3 Reincarnation of a Lovebird 8:34
  • 4 The Clown 12:11

Release Date

September 1, 1957

Genre

free jazz, post-bop

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

40 min 40 sec