On April 22, the world observed the 100th birthday of the great Charles Mingus. Among those celebrating in particularly appropriate style were the members of … Read More “JT Video Premiere: “Dizzy Moods” by the Mingus Big Band”
The Mingus Dynasty, a seven-piece all-star ensemble, was the first band Charles Mingus’s wife, Sue Mingus, organized after his death in 1979– collaborating with Mingus’s … Read More “The Mingus Dynasty at Dizzy’s Club in NYC”
Kicking off a multi-night Charles Mingus Centennial Celebration (born, April 22, 1922) the Grammy-winning Mingus Big Band performs the music of its namesake, composer/bassist Charles … Read More “The Mingus Big Band at Dizzy’s Club in NYC”
Grammy-winning Mingus Big Band commemorates the centennial of legendary composer, bassist, and bandleader Charles Mingus (1922–1979) with a performance blending hard bop, Afro-Latin soul, and … Read More “The Mingus Big Band at the Kennedy Center”
4/18 Mingus Celebration: Mingus Mondays: Mingus Big Band Mingus Three 7:30 + 9:30pm As part of the month-long Mingus Centennial celebrations, tonight marks a dedication … Read More “Mingus Centennial: Mingus Big Band Celebrates “Mingus Three” at the Django”
