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Charles Mingus (International) assertion Charles Mingus i(A109003 works by)
Born: Established: 22 Apr 1922
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United States of America (USA),
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Americas, ; Died: Ceased: 5 Jan 1979
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Mexico,
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Central America, Americas,
Gender: Male
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BiographyHistory

Charles Mingus was an influential African-American jazz bassist, composer, bandleader and occasional pianist. Based in New York, he also played an active role in challenging racial injustice. His autobiography Beneath the Underdog: His World as Composed by Mingus presents an account of his early career as a pimp. The book was banned in Australia in 1972.

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