Charles Mingus

== Info ==
Jazz bassist who combined bebop with gospel music and blues while also drawing from free jazz and classical. Inspired by Duke Ellington and had an influence on Dizzy Gillespie. Ranked among the most important jazz composers. Also influenced by Charlie Parker. Toured with Louis Armstrong. Performed with Parker. Cofounded Debut Records with Max Roach. Mingus eventually worked with Gillespie. Wrote songs which Sonny Rollins performed. Tributed Lester Young. His The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady was considered one of the greatest achievements in jazz history. Died of ALS at age 56. Noted for his violent onstage temper and clinical depression. Tributed by Joni Mitchell and The Jeff Beck Group. Also influenced Dr. John. Ellington tributed him. Numerous awards, honors, and tributes. Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Grammy Hall of Fame for Mingus Dynasty. Multiple halls of fame.
== Genres ==
Jazz
Category:Jazz
Category:Fifties