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Charles Mingus

Composer, Additional Credits
Born April 22, 1922Died January 5, 1979 (56 years)
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.

Charles Mingus Filmography

2020
2019
Billie · as Self
2018
2014
2012
2010
2009
2005
2001
Jazz (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage)
1998
Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog · as Self (archive Footage)
1994
1977
1968
1968
The Dick Cavett Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1964
Late Night Line-Up (TV Series) · as Self - Interviewee
1962
All Night Long · as Himself - Bass
1948
The Ed Sullivan Show (TV Series) · as Self - Jazz Musician

1996
Schijnsel · as Composer
1981
1980
Shadows and Light · as Composer
1968
1958
Shadows · as Original Music Composer

2023

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