Charles Mingus was a renowned jazz double bassist and composer born on April 22, 1922 in Nogales, AZ. He was highly influential in the development of jazz and was inducted into the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame in 1971 in recognition of his contributions to the genre.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $9 Million (2024)
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About
Jazz double Bassist and Composer who was inducted into the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame in 1971 for his influence on and development of jazz.
Before Fame
His favorite instrument to play while he was growing up was the cello.
Trivia
He released over forty albums as a bandleader before his death, including Pithecanthropus Erectus in 1956.
Family Life
He married Sue Graham Ungaro.
Associated With
He considered Duke Ellington to be one of his greatest influences.