Charles Mingus
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

Apr 22, 1922 (103 years old)

Overview

Birthday
Apr 22, 1922
Death date
Jan 05, 1979

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

Jazz Legends: Charles Mingus & Eric Dolphy - 1964
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Movie 2022

Jazz Legends: Charles Mingus & Eric Dolphy - 1964

Billie
1h 36m
DOLBY
Movie 2020

Billie

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1h 15m
DOLBY
Movie 2020

Mingus Erectus

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Charles Mingus: Epitaph
DOLBY
Movie 2009

Charles Mingus: Epitaph

Conductor Gunther Schuller leads 30 renowned musicians in this spectacular...

Jazz Icons: Charles Mingus Live in '64
2h
DOLBY
Movie 2007

Jazz Icons: Charles Mingus Live in '64

Charles Mingus showcases three exceptional concerts performed in April 1964...

Jazz
23 Episodes
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TV Show 2001

Jazz

Jazz is a ten part series that explores the evolution...