Charles Mingus

The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady

The History of the Albums – n° 222

Have you ever imagined what paradise looks like, or at least the place that could be called ideal? To be honest I've asked myself this question hundreds of times, always making up different scenarios. And then one fine day, at the dawn of autumn, by dint of scratching my head to think, which by the way accelerated my baldness, I found the answer. What if The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady were the set, and the orchestra led by Charles Mingus were ... read more

Yep. Looks like I'm in the mood for another 100/100 review, so why not take the opportunity to talk about Charles Mingus?

I think there's no doubt that for anyone with even the slightest interest in music and willing to take a fascinating journey into the past has had their eyes at least once focused on the 1960s. Ahhh yes, the 1960s! A time of innovation, popular culture, but also political turmoil and humanity hanging on the edge of a cliff. While you may find yourself safe and cozy in a ... read more

Creating something without words, speaking to the people.

𝖒𝖆𝖌𝖒𝖚𝖒 𝖔𝖕𝖚𝖘 - 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖇𝖑𝖆𝖈𝖐 𝖘𝖆𝖎𝖓𝖙 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖘𝖎𝖓𝖓𝖊𝖗 𝖑𝖆𝖉𝖞 𝖇𝖞 𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖑𝖊𝖘 𝖒𝖎𝖓𝖌𝖚𝖘

Music is perhaps, one of the most powerful entities in the world. A common language base among the world, yet expanded into a myriad of directions, each with its unique interpretation. Music is enchanting, a ... read more

Along his extended compositional career, Mingus has delivered a long term relationship with his audience, not just on his incredible live endeavours, but also on his in-studio work that remains until today, some of the best jazz material ever. His ever-laboured efforts and commitment to composing were a trademark of his artistic individuality, and often resulted in brillant outputs. His methodical and painstaking process peaked with The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady, a feat of its own. In ... read more