Charles Mingus

January 10, 2024
Bassist

Quick Facts

Charles Mingus
Full Name Charles Mingus
Occupation Bassist
Date Of Birth Apr 22, 1922(1922-04-22)
Age 102
Date Of Death 1979-01-05
Birthplace Nogales
Country United States
Birth City Arizona
Horoscope Aries

Charles Mingus Biography

Name Charles Mingus
Birthday Apr 22
Birth Year 1922
Place Of Birth Nogales
Home Town Arizona
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Aries
Parents Harriet Sophia Mingus, Charles Mingus Sr.
Spouse Sue Mingus , Celia Zaentz , Judy Starkey

Charles Mingus is one of the most popular and richest Bassist who was born on April 22, 1922 in Nogales, Arizona, United States. Double bassist in jazz and composer, who was admitted into the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame in 1971 in recognition of his contributions to and the evolution of jazz.

He believed Duke Ellington to be one of his biggest influencers.

He married Sue Graham Ungaro.

Charles Mingus Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Bassist
House Living in own house.

Charles Mingus is one of the richest Bassist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Charles Mingus 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His most played instrument as a child was the violin.

He released nearly forty studio albums during his time as leader before his death. One of them was Pithecanthropus Erectus in 1956.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Charles Mingus Dating?

According to our records, Charles Mingus married to Sue Mingus , Celia Zaentz , Judy Starkey. As of December 1, 2023, Charles Mingus’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Charles Ranked on the list of most popular Bassist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Charles Mingus celebrates birthday on April 22 of every year.

What was Charles Mingus most famous for?

One of the most important figures in twentieth century American music, Charles Mingus was a virtuoso bass player, accomplished pianist, bandleader and composer.

Did Charles Mingus have ALS?

Later career and death By the mid-1970s, Mingus was suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Was Charles Mingus black?

Mercurial and gifted bassist and band leader Charles Mingus is considered by many to be one of the jazz greats of all time, and one of the 20th Century’s most important black composers.

Why did Duke Ellington fire Mingus?

The association with Ellington, however, was brief. Only a few weeks after he joined the band, Mingus had an altercation with valve-trombonist Juan Tizol that led to his dismissal.

What is the meaning of Mingus?

Mingus Origin and Meaning The name Mingus is boy’s name of Scottish origin meaning “ tenants of a manor “.

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