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Charles "Charlie" Mingus, Jr. (April 22, 1922 – January 5, 1979) was an American jazz bassist, composer, bandleader, and pianist. He was also known for his activism against ... - Mingus: Biography
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Charles Mingus (1922-1979), American jazz musician, who established the double bass as a melodic rather than a rhythmic instrument. Born in Nogales, Arizona, he played in the 1940s and 1950s with such soloists as the trumpeter Louis Armstrong and the saxophonist Charlie Parker. Mingus also played the piano and other instruments, and as a bandleader he furthered the innovative strength of his compositions by experimenting with group improvisation. His autobiography, Beneath the Underdog, appeared in 1971.
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