Charles Mingus - Black Saint and the Sinner Lady mark spears by Reprise Records

by Reprise Records

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He believes he's found it when he marries Susan Maine and becomes the stepfather to Susan's 16-year-old daughter

Charles Mingus - Black Saint and the Sinner Lady mark spears by Reprise RecordsThe Black Saint And The Sinner Lady (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series) [LP] Described by Mingus himself as ethnic folk dance music, The Black Saint & The Sinner Lady is a single song cycle rather than a traditional jazz album of separate tracks. The intricate arrangements and raw emotional swings of the piece make it a highlight of Mingus career, and one of the most compelling listens in jazz. BLACK SAINT AND THE SINNER LADY