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Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus Jr. (April 22, 1922 – January 5, 1979) was an American jazz upright bassist, composer, bandleader, pianist, and author. A major proponent of collective improvisation, he is considered one of the greatest jazz musicians and composers in history, with a career spanning three decades and collaborations with other jazz greats such as Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Max Roach, and Eric D…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
April 22nd, 1922
Died
January 5th, 1979
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Atlantic
WEA International
Columbia
EMI Music Argentina
Last updated: May 15th, 2024·MusicBrainz

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