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.
Filmography
all 25
Movies 22
self 11
TV Shows 3
Himself
Mingus Erectus (2020)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Jazz (2001)
TV
6
Composer
Glint (1996)
Movie
Original Music Composer
Weird Nightmare (1993)
Movie
Composer
Vie et mort d'Untel (1980)
Movie
Self - Guest
The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
TV
Himself - Bass
All Night Long (1962)
Movie
Original Music Composer / Musician
Shadows (1960)
Movie
6
Bassist (Hazel Scott Trio)
The Hazel Scott Show (1950)
TV
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1922-04-22
Deathday1979-01-05 (56 years old)
Birth PlaceNogales, United States
ReligionHinduism
ChildrenCharles Mingus III, Eric Mingus
CitizenshipsUnited States
ResidencesArizona · New York, United States of America, Cuernavaca, Mexico
AwardsGrammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Grammy Hall of Fame, Guggenheim Fellowship
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