Mingus 'The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady'

VINYL: NM SLEEVE: NM PRESSING: 2019 US BLUE TRANSPARENT VINYL LABEL: DOL GENRE: JAZZ

A masterpiece of avant-garde jazz, with a single continuous composition divided into four tracks and six movements. Mingus composed the music as a ballet, and enlisted a 11-piece band that included classical guitarist Jay Berliner. The music is rich and diverse, blending elements of jazz, classical, African, Spanish and blues. Mingus plays the double bass with passion and skill, leading the band through various moods and tempos. The music is challenging and rewarding, with intricate melodies, harmonies and rhythms. And don't forget the liner notes, which feature Mingus' personal reflections and his psychotherapist's analysis. This is an album that will blow your mind and touch your soul.

A blue vinyl edition from the DOL label. This label specializes in public domain reissues of jazz legends, using high-quality vinyl and packaging.

Some trivia about the album:

- The album was released in 1963 by Impulse! Records², and was produced by Bob Thiele, who also produced John Coltrane's albums for the label³.
- The album was recorded on January 20, 1963 at RCA Studios in New York City² .
- The album cover features a painting by S. Neil Fujita, who also designed covers for Miles Davis and Dave Brubeck².
- The album was inspired by Mingus' personal struggles with mental health, racism and relationships² .

The track listing:

Side one
1. Track A – Solo Dancer (6:39)
2. Track B – Duet Solo Dancers (6:45)
3. Track C – Group Dancers (7:22)
4. Track D – Trio and Group Dancers (4:29)

Side two
5. Mode D – Trio and Group Dancers/Mode E – Single Solos and Group Dance/Mode F – Group and Solo Dance (18:39)