Charles Mingus
Acting•Born April 22, 1922•Died January 5, 1979 (age 56)•Arizona, USA
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.
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Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayApril 22, 1922
Day of DeathJanuary 5, 1979
Place of BirthArizona, USA
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