Charles Mingus: The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady

"Noted as one of the first jazz albums to use overdubbing, a studio technique that allows for multiple different tracks to be played at once, this album pushes the boundaries of the sound of jazz. Included on the sleeve of the record is a detailed description of the album by Mingus’ psychologist, who attempts to give an account of what must have been going through his client’s head when he wrote the music. Mingus also includes titles for each track, such as “Heat’s Beat and Shades in Physical Embraces” and “Stop! Look! And Sing Songs of Revolutions!” to provide detailed descriptions of what he seeks to portray."