Mingus is a genius and The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady may be his master piece. He is an exceptional bassist, band leader, and composer/arranger and Black Saint proves it. A jazz ballet in 6 parts (3 crammed into the fourth and final track) this album is an artistic achievement up there with Kind of Blue and A Love Supreme. This is more of a challenge than either of those albums tho, with Mingus' 11-piece band painting the pictures of dancers on the stage. I really can't say much more except go listen. Then listen again. And again. And again.
Best Track: Medley: Trio and Group Dancers / Single Solos and Group Dance / Group and Solo Dance
Rating: [9/10]
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