Charles Mingus

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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.

Career Overview

Charles Mingus has 22 screen credits in a career dating back to 1960. Signature works include Shadows, Dos dies i l’eternitat, Regarde, on ne voit rien. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Sound
Gender
male
Known Credits
22
Birth Date
1922-04-22 00:00:00
Birth Place
Arizona, USA

Known For

Frequent Collaborators

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