Charles Mingus

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Born
22 April 1922
Born In
Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Died
5 January 1979 (aged 56)
Charles Mingus (22nd April 1922 – 5th January 1979) was an American bassist, composer, bandleader, and occasional pianist from Los Angeles. He was also known for his activism against racial injustice. Mingus' legacy is notable: he is ranked among the finest composers and performers in jazz, and recorded many highly regarded albums. Dozens of musicians passed through his bands and later went on to impressive careers. His songs - though melodic and distinctive - are not often recorded by later musicians, due in part to their unconventional nature. Mingus was also influential… read more
Charles Mingus (22nd April 1922 – 5th January 1979) was an American bassist, composer, bandleader, and occasional pianist from Los Angeles. He was also known for his activism against racial injustice. Mingus' legacy is notable: he is ranked among the finest composers and performers … read more
Charles Mingus (22nd April 1922 – 5th January 1979) was an American bassist, composer, bandleader, and occasional pianist from Los Angeles. He was also known for his activism against racial injustice. Mingus' legacy is notable: he is ranked among the finest composers and performers in jazz, and recorded many highly regarded albums. Dozens of musicians p… read more

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1 Play track Mingus Ah Um Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
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2 Play track Track A- Solo Dancer Track A- Solo Dancer
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3 Play track The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady = 黒い聖者と罪ある女 Track B- Duete Solo Dancers
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4 Play track Mingus Ah Um Better Git It in Your Soul
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5 Play track Shoes of the Fisherman’s Wife Mood Indigo
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6 Play track The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady = 黒い聖者と罪ある女 Track C-Group Dancers
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7 Play track Blues & Roots Moanin'
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8 Play track Mingus Ah Um Boogie Stop Shuffle
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9 Play track Medley: Mode D-Trio and Group Dancers/Mode E- Single solos and Group Dance/ModeF-Group and Solo Dance Medley: Mode D-Trio and Group Dancers/Mode E- Single solos and Group Dance/ModeF-Group and Solo Dance
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10 Play track Mingus Ah Um Fables of Faubus
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  1. 422,420 listeners

    14 Sep 1959 · 9 tracks

    Mingus Ah Um
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  2. 234,125 listeners

    1959 · 12 tracks

    Ah Um
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  3. 149,850 listeners

    1963 · 6 tracks

    The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady
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  4. 140,265 listeners

    Jan 1964 · 7 tracks

    Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus
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