Charles Mingus, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Charles Mingus

American jazz double bassist, composer and bandleader

Date of Birth: 22-Apr-1922

Place of Birth: Nogales, Arizona, United States

Date of Death: 05-Jan-1979

Profession: composer, conductor, pianist, bassist, musician, bandleader, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

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 legends such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Dannie Richmond, and Herbie Hancock. Mingus' compositions continue to be played by contemporary musicians ranging from the repertory bands Mingus Big Band, Mingus Dynasty, and Mingus Orchestra, to the high school students who play the charts and compete in the Charles Mingus High School Competition.
In 1993, the Library of Congress acquired Mingus's collected papers—including scores, sound recordings, correspondence and photos—in what they described as "the most important acquisition of a manuscript collection relating to jazz in the Library's history".