In September 1957, “Atlantic” label released “The Clown”, the ninth Charles Mingus album. It was recorded February – March 1957, at “Atlantic Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Nesuhi Ertegün.

Personnel:

• Charles Mingus – bass
• Wade Legge – piano
• Shafi Hadi – alto and tenor saxophone
• Jimmy Knepper – trombone
• Dannie Richmond – drums
• Jean Shepherd – narration

Track listing:

All tracks written by Charles Mingus.

1. Haitian Fight Song
2. Blue Cee
3. Reincarnation of a Lovebird
4. The Clown