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Recorded in New York on January 20, 1963. Includes liner notes by Charles Mingus and Dr. Edmund Pollock.
Like his idol Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus wrote ambitious, complex works using the jazz ensemble with the exactitude and tonal sensitivity of a classical composer, while keeping the rhythmic vibrancy and improvisational heart of jazz beating fiercely. THE BLACK SAINT AND THE SINNER LADY is the apotheosis of Mingus's vision as a composer, and stands so far beyond the mainstream jazz of the day--in scope and execution--that it deserves its own category. A six-part self-described ballet, the album is packed with themes, motifs, and a polyphony of instrumental voices that weave an expressionistic narrative of intricacy, force, and elegance.
The story of the album is undoubtedly one of struggle; the allegory suggested by the two figures of the title seems to include Mingus's personal demons as well as universal themes of love and identity. There are great shifts in feeling as the 11-piece group enacts tonal contrasts, rhythmic change-ups (often signaled by a lone flamenco guitar), and alternately dissonant and lyrical passages. It is said that Mingus himself considered THE BLACK SAINT his finest achievement. A great masterwork in jazz, it is an essential purchase for anyone interested in the possibilities of the genre.
Digitally remastered by Erick Labson (MCA Music Media).
Personnel: Charles Mingus (piano); Jay Berliner (guitar); Jerome Richardson (flute, soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone); Dick Hafer (flute, tenor saxophone); Charlie Manano, Charlie Mariano (alto saxophone); Richard Gene Williams , Rolf Ericson (trumpet); Quentin Jackson (trombone); Don Butterfield (tuba); Jaki Byard (piano); Dannie Richmond (drums).
Liner Note Author: Charles Mingus.
Recording information: New York, NY (01/20/1963).
Photographers: Bob Ghiraldini; Joe Alper.
Personnel: Charles Mingus (acoustic bass, piano); Jerome Richardson (soprano & baritone saxophones, flute); Charlie Mariano (alto saxophone); Dick Hafer (tenor saxophone, flute); Rolf Ericson, Richard Williams (trumpet); Quentin Jackson (trombone); Don Butterfield (tuba); Jaki Byard (piano); Jay Berliner (acoustic guitar); Dannie Richmond (drums).
Reissue producer: Michael Cuscuna.
Q (2/96, p.109) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "...a mixture of haunting bluesiness, dancing vivacity, and moments of Andalusian heat..."
Charles Mingus - Black Saint And The Sinner Lady Songs
Charles Mingus - Black Saint And The Sinner Lady Album Track Listing
Trk
Song
Time
Price
1
Track a- Solo Dancer
6:38
$1.29
2
Track B- Duete Solo Dancers
6:45
$1.29
3
Track C-Group Dancers
7:22
4
Medley: Mode D-Trio and Group Dancers/Mode E- Single Solos and Group Dance/Modef-Group and Solo Dance
18:39
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Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)
intense, thought provoking This isn't an easy listen to digest right away, but if you give it time,
it'll grow on you. There is alot going on with this music, thus, you'll have to give it repeated listenings.
"Mingus Ah Um" and "Pithecanthropus Erectus" are more assessible discs. Submitted by Mzakowski (LaGrange Park, IL USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
"The Mingus" This is the ultimate Mingus as a composer. The musicians are unbelievable! As a social comment of the time, it stands alone. Submitted by jpulfer (Cedarville, Ca.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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