Blog: breath of life

This is the third of a three-part consideration of the music of composer and bassist, Charles Mingus. The previous two parts are here and here . In jazz circles Mingus is widely acknowledged as a master bass player, band leader and composer. Three of his many recordings are regularly cited as major albums in the history of jazz recordings: Tijuana Moods, Mingus Ah Um , and today’s focus, The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady . [...]