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Charles Mingus
Charles Mingus, Jr. (April 22, 1922 – January 5, 1979) was an American jazz musician, composer, bandleader, and human rights activist.
Having released numerous records of high regard, Mingus is considered one of the most important composers and...
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Bill Evans
William John Evans, known as Bill Evans (August 16, 1929 – September 15, 1980) was an American jazz pianist. His use of impressionist harmony, inventive interpretation of traditional jazz repertoire, and trademark rhythmically independent, "singing"...
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Clarence Shaw
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Curtis Porter
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Jimmy Knepper
James M. (Jimmy) Knepper (November 22, 1927 – June 14, 2003) was an American jazz trombonist.
He was a good friend and arranging/transcribing partner of bassist and composer Charles Mingus. Knepper was twice on the receiving end of Mingus' legendary...
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Dannie Richmond
Dannie Richmond (15 December 1935–15 March 1988) was an American drummer who was best known among jazz fans for his work with Charles Mingus, and among pop fans for his work with Joe Cocker, Elton John and Mark-Almond.
Richmond was born in New York,...
