April 22nd is Charles Mingus Day!!! Charles Mingus is considered to be one of the most important figures in twentieth century American music, he was a virtuoso bass player, accomplished pianist, bandleader and composer. He grew up listening to Duke Ellington and eventually performed with Louis Armstrong and Lionel Hampton. He became a musical master and lead his own band. He came up with some of the greatest original songs of jazz and his creativity hit another level! Thank you Mr. Mingus for all of your contributions and inspiration! Please click the link below and learn more about Charles Mingus. :-)
http://mingusmingusmingus.com/mingus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgX1aMpJkvs
"Had I been born in a different country or had I been born white, I am sure I would have expressed my ideas long ago. Maybe they wouldn’t have been as good because when people are born free? I can’t imagine it, but I’ve got a feeling that if it’s so easy for you, the struggle and the initiative are not as strong as they are for a person who has to struggle and therefore has more to say." - Charles Mingus
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