Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

ComposerMusic DepartmentActor
Born
April 22, 1922
Died
January 5, 1979
Awards
1 wins, 1 nominations

Charles Mingus is 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 legends…

Biography

Charles Mingus is 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 legends such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Dannie Richmond, and Herbie Hancock.

Mingus' compositions continue to be played by contemporary musicians ranging from the repertory bands Mingus Big Band, Mingus Dynasty, and Mingus Orchestra, to the high school students who play the charts and compete in the Charles Mingus High School Competition.

Actor

All Night LongAll Night Long(1962)as Charles Mingus - Bass
The Hazel Scott ShowThe Hazel Scott Show(1950)as bassist (Hazel Scott Trio)

Music Department

Fearing in SarajevoFearing in Sarajevo(2019)
The Cosby MysteriesThe Cosby Mysteries(1994)
All Night LongAll Night Long(1962)
ShadowsShadows(1958)

Soundtrack

IntimateIntimate(2023)
QueerQueer(2024)
Jim Henson: Idea ManJim Henson: Idea Man(2024)
The SympathizerThe Sympathizer(2024)
Sr.Sr.(2022)

Self

Tonight at Noon(2004)as Self
De laatste sessie(1991)as Self
All You Need Is LoveAll You Need Is Love(1977)as Self
Late Night Line-UpLate Night Line-Up(1964)as Self - Interviewee
Chronicles: Van's Last PerformanceChronicles: Van's Last Performance(1971)as Self

Archive Footage

Sun Ra: Do the ImpossibleSun Ra: Do the Impossible(2025)as Self
American MastersAmerican Masters(1985)as Self
Rembob'InaRembob'Ina(2018)as Self
Pretend It's a CityPretend It's a City(2021)as Self
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll PresidentJimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President(2020)as Self

Known for

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Credit Score: Charles Mingus

87
196219631964
Charles Mingus - Bass
Wed Apr 17 1963
#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1All Night Long3.7519637.1001881