Charles Mingus
1922 – 1979

Charles Mingus

American jazz double bassist, composer and bandleader (1922–1979)

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Born
1922-04-22, Nogales
Died
1979-01-05
Birthplace state
Arizona

Biography

Charles Mingus was born in Nogales, Arizona in 1922 and worked as a jazz upright bassist, composer, bandleader, pianist, and author until his death in 1979. He collaborated with Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Max Roach, and Eric Dolphy, and his recordings included Pithecanthropus Erectus (1956), Mingus Ah Um (1959), and The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady (1963). His output encompassed advanced bebop and avant-garde jazz with small and midsize ensembles as well as progressive big band experiments.

Occupation

Charles Mingus is recorded as a jazz musician, a double-bassist, a musician, a bandleader, a bassist, a pianist, a conductor and a composer, born in Arizona (1922–1979).

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Frequently asked about Charles Mingus

Who was Charles Mingus?
Charles Mingus was American jazz double bassist, composer and bandleader (1922–1979), born in Arizona (1922 – 1979).
When and where was Charles Mingus born?
Charles Mingus was born on 1922-04-22 in Nogales.
When did Charles Mingus die?
Charles died on 1979-01-05.
What was Charles Mingus known for?
Charles Mingus is recorded as a jazz musician, a double-bassist, a musician, a bandleader, a bassist, a pianist, a conductor and a composer.
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