Mingus
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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He was appointed as Vice Chief of Staff in February 2026, after James Mingus retired from the role early.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Mingus had given the latter piece its premiere six months earlier, and it grew into a highlight on tour that year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025
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
Reid’s earliest interest in music was informed by his love of American jazz — including artists Charles Mingus, John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Archie Shepp and Ornette Coleman.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2023
Wheeler and Commissioners Dan Ryan and Rene Gonzalez voted for the measure, while Commissioner Mingus Mapps, who was out of town, did not vote but expressed support in a statement, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2023
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