Charles Mingus was larger than life as a composer, performer and bandleader. A writer of frequently difficult music, Mingus was demanding of himself and his musicians, yet he never wanted his works to ...

Mingus Unearthed! Just in time for Record Store Day Resonance Records releases never before heard live Mingus recordings from performances in Argentina. Also new music from David Murray with Ekep ...

In 1973, composer and bass virtuoso Charles Mingus signed his last recording contract with Atlantic; he'd stay with the label till his death in 1979. A new box set collects his music from that era.

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