Mingus

American

[ming-guhs] / ˈmɪŋ gəs /

noun

Charles Charlie, 1922–79, U.S. jazz bass player and composer.

Mingus British

/ ˈmɪŋɡəs /

noun

Charles, known as Charlie Mingus. 1922–79, US jazz double bassist, composer, and band leader

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He then nominated LaNeve for Army vice chief of staff after sidelining the incumbent, Gen. James Mingus.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026

He was appointed as Vice Chief of Staff in February 2026, after James Mingus retired from the role early.

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026

Davis mentions a dazzling array of influences from other great African American composers as well, such as Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Charles Mingus and McCoy Tyner.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2024

The Antibes Jazz Festival became big — Charlie Mingus, turning his back on Newport, headlined, and Miles Davis recorded an album at the festival in 1963.

From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2023

Ramsess’ five ceramic mosaic murals will depict local Black icons including Tom Bradley, Serena Williams, Charles Mingus and Dorothy Dandridge set against significant landmarks such as the Hollywood sign, the Griffith Observatory and Watts Towers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2023

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