“IN OTHER WORDS, I AM THREE…”
One of the most important figures in twentieth century American music, Charles Mingus was a virtuoso bass player, accomplished pianist, bandleader and composer
MODERN MINGUS
Bringing the great legacy of Mingus composition to audiences around the world
“LET MY CHILDREN HEAR MUSIC…”
Announcing the 18th Annual Charles Mingus Festival & High School Competition!
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John Coltrane and Charles Mingus were only known to have collaborated together once, very briefly, when Coltrane sat in with Mingus’ big band one night in 1964