Rolf Ericson, Richard Williams (trumpets), Quentin Jackson (trombone), Don Butterfield (tuba), Jerome Richardson (soprano, baritone saxophones and flute), Dick Hafer (tenor saxophone and flute), Charlie Mariano (alto saxophone), Jaki Byard (piano), Jay Berliner (guitar), Charles Mingus (bass and piano), Dannie Richmond (drums).
4 Tracks. Recorded 1963.
Impulse Master Sessions. 20 bit remastered, original sleeves and liner notes.

““The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady” and “Blues and Roots” solidified his strengths - a fierce swing, a novel voicing of instruments, and a "narrative" sense of composition." (Rolling Stone Album Guide *****)