Charles Mingus
Charles Mingus | |
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Mingus in 1976 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Charles Mingus Jr. |
| Born | April 22, 1922 Nogales, Arizona, U.S. |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 5, 1979 (aged 56) Cuernavaca, Mexico |
| Genres | Jazz, bebop, free jazz |
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| Instruments | Double bass, piano |
| Years active | 1943–1979 |
| Labels | Atlantic, Candid, Columbia, Debut, Impulse!, Mercury, United Artists |
| Website | www |
Charles Mingus Jr. (April 22, 1922 – January 5, 1979) was an American jazz musician and writer. He helped to create improvisational jazz. People say he is one of the best jazz musicians and music writers to ever live.[1] He played jazz music for over thirty years. He also played with other famous jazz musicians, such as Louis Armstrong, Herbie Hancock and Dizzy Gillespie.
References
- ↑ McGlynn, D. (1997). Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog. Shanachie.
Charles Mingus was very good at jazz. He had many struggles throughout his life, and he had to deal with racism while struggling with his family.