Charles Mingus

American jazz double bassist, composer and bandleader (1922–1979).

Born April 22nd, 1922 in Nogales. [ref]

Died January 5th, 1979 at 56 years old in Cuernavaca (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). [ref]

Occupations
bandleader, bassist, composer, conductor, jazz musician, musician, pianist
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