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Charles Mingus

and Mingus Big Band, Dynasty, Orchestra, Epitaph

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This is the myspace page of the late bassist and composer Charles Mingus and the Mingus legacy bands that carry on his music today.
Much more at the official website of Charles Mingus: mingusmingusmingus.com .

Mingus Big Band Toyko 2005-concert of the most recent CD

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Member Since: 11/5/2005
Band Website: mingusmingusmingus.com
Band Members:
Mingus Big Band
Musicians have included: Randy Brecker, Eddie Henderson, Alex Sipiagin, Kenny Rampton, Jeremy Pelt, Ryan Kisor, Earl Gardner, Jack Walrath, Earl McIntyre, Jonathan Arons, Conrad Herwig, Ku-umba Frank Lacy, Robin Eubanks, Isaac Smith, Dave Taylor, Ron Westray, Joe Fielder, Alex Foster, Seamus Blake, Craig Handy, Wayne Escoffery, Abraham Burton, David Lee Jones, Mike Sim, Jaleel Shaw, Lauren Sevian, Ronnie Cuber, Scott Robinson, David Kikoski, Orrin Evans, George Colligan, Kenny Drew Jr., John Hicks, Jacob Sacks, Boris Kozlov, Hans Glawisc, and others.
Mingus Dynasty
Musicians have included: Craig Handy, Wayne Escoffery, Seamus Blake, Jaleel Shaw, Alex Foster, Ku-umba Frank Lacy, Conrad Herwig, Luis Bonilla, Alex Sipiagin, Ryan Kisor, Boris Kozlov, John Benitez, Kenny Drew Jr., George Colligan, Johnathan Blake, Donald Edwards, and others.
Mingus Orchestra
Musicians have included: Seamus Blake, Craig Handy, Wayne Escoffery, Mike Sim, Alex Foster, Craig Handy, Scott Robinson, Douglas Yates, Ronnie Cuber, Mike Sim, Michael Rabinowitz, Janet Grice, Bobby Routch, Tom Varner, Vincent Chancey, Ku-umba Frank Lacy, Conrad Herwig, Jonathan Arons, Joe Fieldler, Ron Westray, Kenny Rampton, Alex Sipiagin, Jeremy Pelt, Eddie Henderson, Randy Brecker, Jack Walrath, Freddie Bryant, Mark Whitfield, Adam Rogers, David Gilmore, Boris Kozlov, Andy McKee, Hans Glawischnig, Donald Edwards, Johnathan Blake
Mingus Epitaph
Epitaph premiered in 1989 and will be revived for Mingus’s 85th anniversary in 2007.
Charles Mingus, Eric Dolphy, Clifford Jordan, Jaki Byard, and Dannie Richmond, from the famous 1964 European tour:
Record Label: Sue Mingus Music/Sunnyside, Col, Atlan, Impulse
Type of Label: Major

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Check out this event: Mingus Dynasty at Obama Fundraiser

Hosted By: Charles Mingus When: Wednesday May 21, 2008 at 7:00 PMWhere: Hudson Terrace621 West 46th StreetNew York, NY 10036United StatesDescription:Charles Mingus Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Charles Mingus on Wed, 21 May 2008 12:31:00 PST

Tonights lineup at Iridium

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 MINGUS BIG BAND at Iridium in New York CityLineup:Trumpets: Alex Sipiagin, Earl Gardner, Kenny RamptonSaxophone: Seamus Blake, Craig Handy, Wayne Escoffery, Abraham Burton, Ronn...
Posted by Charles Mingus on Tue, 06 May 2008 02:14:00 PST

Line up for this week at Iridium

Mingus Big Band at Iridium, March 25, 2008 Two sets, 8:30 and 10:30This week:Trumpets Ryan Kisor Earl Gardner Kenny RamptonSaxophone Craig Handy Donny McCaslin Abraham Burton ...
Posted by Charles Mingus on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 01:24:00 PST