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 thrilled to be bringing this music to the Concord Community Music School.

The band:
Fall Raye – saxophones
Josh Gagnon – trombone
George Maclaurin – piano
Louis Stringer – bass
Andre Sudol – drums