Pithecanthropus Erectus — 1956

An early, ambitious peak of programmatic jazz and collective fire. Bold and influential. A landmark. Not their most famous record, but one of their most consistent.

On vinyl: Pre-'60s originals are collector's items — a well-mastered reissue is usually the better buy.

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