Mingus

Release · MusicBrainz

Type

Album

Artist

Various Artists

First released

2014-05-27

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners

1,063,222

Total plays

19,359,647

Charles Mingus (22nd April 1922 – 5th January 1979) was an American jazz 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 lat

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Music

Genre

Jazz

Year

1959

Tracks

25