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Charles Mingus
- Born
- Apr 22, 1922 · Aged 56
- Died
- Jan 5, 1979
- Place of birth
- Arizona, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 15
- TV credits
- 2
Also known as (1)
- Charles Mingus Jr.
Biography
Charles Mingus Jr. (April 22, 1922 – January 5, 1979) was an American jazz double bassist, pianist, composer, and bandleader. A major proponent of collective improvisation, he is considered to be one of the greatest jazz musicians and composers in history, with a career spanning three decades and collaborations with other jazz musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Herbie Hancock.
