Who Is Charles Mingus

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An iconic jazz musician - virtuoso bass player, innovative jazz composer, successful and influential band leader.

Charles Mingus at a Glance 

Charles Mingus (22 April 1922-5 January 1979) was an American jazz bassist, composer, bandleader, and occasional pianist. He was also known for his activism against racial injustice.

Mingus is highly ranked among the composers and performers of jazz, and he recorded many highly regarded albums. Dozens of musicians passed through his bands and later went on to impressive careers. His tunes?though melodic and distinctive?are not often re-recorded, in part because of their unconventional nature. Mingus was also influential and creative as a band leader, recruiting talented and sometimes litt...

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allmusic : Charles Mingus Biography

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NPR : Charles Mingus: 'Pithecanthropus Erectus'

Criticized for his violent temper on and off stage, Charles Mingus nonetheless became one of the greatest bassists in jazz history. Pithecanthropus Er...0 points

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Charles Mingus at harlem.org : explore jazz history through Art Kane's photograph

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Quotes from Mingus 

"Good jazz is when the leader jumps on the piano, waves his arms, and yells. Fine jazz is when a tenorman lifts his foot in the air. Great jazz is when he heaves a piercing note for 32 bars and collapses on his hands and knees. A pure genius of jazz is manifested when he and the rest of the orchestra run around the room while the rhythm section grimaces and dances around their instruments."

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