Sign In
We'll never share your email with anyone else.
Reset Password

Enter your email address and we'll send you a link to reset your password.

Back to Sign In
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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.

  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1922-04-22
  • Place of Birth: Arizona, USA
  • Also Known As:
txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt txt