Charles Mingus was an American jazz double bassist, pianist, composer, and bandleader born in 1922, considered one of the greatest jazz musicians and composers in history. Mingus was a virtuoso bassist and a composer of extraordinary range, creating music that combined elements of gospel, blues, classical, and avant-garde jazz. His compositions including 'Goodbye Pork Pie Hat,' 'Haitian Fight Song,' and 'Fables of Faubus' are jazz masterpieces. Mingus was known for his volatile personality and political consciousness, addressing racism and social issues through his music. His bands featured some of jazz's greatest musicians, and he demanded perfection and emotional intensity. Albums like 'Mingus Ah Um,' 'The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady,' and 'Blues & Roots' are considered among jazz's greatest achievements. Mingus passed away in 1979, leaving an enormous legacy as one of jazz's most important bassists, composers, and bandleaders who expanded jazz's expressive possibilities.

Charles Mingus vinyl records (12)

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Charles Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Japanese Promo vinyl LP album record YP-8541 ABC Impulse 1976

CHARLES MINGUS Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus (1976 Japanese sample issue of the 1964 7-track vinyl LP with the Japanese characters for promotional on the labels gatefold picture sleeve with Japanese insert and obi-strip. The sleeve showsminimal wear and the vinyl is Near Mint YP-8541) Track Listing: II B
£56.00 used

Charles Mingus The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady Japanese vinyl LP album record YP-8540-AI MCA 1976

CHARLIE MINGUS The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady (1976 Japanese sample issue of the 1963 6-track vinyl LP with the Japanese characters for promotional on the labels gatefold picture sleeve with Japanese insert and obi-strip. The sleeve shows light wear with a small tear to the bottom of the obi and the vinyl is Near Mint YP-8540-AI) Track Listing: 1
£45.00 used