Mingus – The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady

“The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady” is a studio album by American jazz composer and bassist Charles Mingus, released in July 1963 by Impulse! Records. The album is a single continuous composition, divided into four tracks and six movements, and is often described as a blend of jazz, classical, African music, and Spanish themes.

Notable tracks include “Solo Dancer,” “Duet Solo Dancers,” “Group Dancers,” “Trio and Group Dancers,” “Single Solos and Group Dance,” and “Group and Solo Dance.” The album is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz records of all time and showcases Mingus’s innovative orchestration and emotional depth.