Charles Mingus
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Born April 22, 1922·Died January 5, 1979 (at 56)·Arizona, USA·Male
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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Filmography
24 credits across 23 titlesSound
7 creditsActing
5 creditsAs self
12 creditsTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
