Biography of Charles Mingus (1922-1979)

Charles Mingus (* 22. April 1922 in Nogales; † 5. January 1979 in Cuernavaca) was an uS-amerikanischer Jazzmusiker. He was 56 years old. He was married to Sue Graham Mingus. He studied at Jordan High School. He worked at University at Buffalo. His faith was Hinduism. His awards include Guggenheim Fellowship, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and Grammy Hall of Fame. His cause of death was amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Life Events

2 Events

1922

Born in Nogales, Santa Cruz County

1979

Died in Cuernavaca, Morelos (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)

Biography

Birthplace

Nogales, Santa Cruz County

Place of Death

Cuernavaca, Morelos

Nationality

United States

Cause of Death

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Religion

Hinduism

Occupation(7)

pianist composer bandleader conductor jazz musician bassist musician

Awards(3)

Guggenheim Fellowship Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Grammy Hall of Fame

Spouse(1)

Sue Graham Mingus

Education(1)

Jordan High School

Employer(1)

University at Buffalo

Life Events

2 Events

1922

Born in Nogales, Santa Cruz County

1979