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.
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Birthday | 1922-04-22 |
Deathday | 1979-01-05 |
Gender | Male |
IMDB | View on IMDB |
Place of Birth | Arizona, USA |
Popularity | 1.0249 |