Charles Mingus
Deceased Q107432

Charles Mingus

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

Born: April 22, 1922 (1922) · Nogales
Died: January 5, 1979 (1979) · Cuernavaca
Age at death: 56 years
Cause of death: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Manner of death: natural causes
Nationality United States
Occupation pianist, composer, musician, jazz musician, conductor, bandleader, bassist
Education Jordan High School
Employer University at Buffalo
Gender male

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