Mingus
Americannoun
noun
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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
The legacies of bassist Charles Mingus, who died in 1979 at 56 years old, and drummer Art Blakey, who died in 1990 at 71, extend well beyond virtuosity on their chosen instruments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 15, 2025
Mingus Reedus, son of “The Walking Dead” star Norman Reedus and Danish model Helena Christensen, made a concerning statement to a reporter in the wake of his arrest Saturday on suspicion of assault.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2025
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
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