The New York Times – Music:
Writers, scholars, radio hosts and musicians, including the bassist Ron Carter, share songs that shine a light on an instrument that lays the foundation of jazz.
Category: Mingus, Charles
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Notable Boxed Sets of 2022: Pop, Rap, Soul, Jazz and More
The New York Times – Music:
Anniversary editions (from Norah Jones and Neil Young), a dive into the hip-hop underground (via C.V.E.) and rediscovered live jazz (from Elvin Jones and Charles Mingus) arrived in 2022.
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Sue Mingus, Promoter of Her Husband’s Musical Legacy, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Music:
Charles Mingus was among the greatest bassists in jazz. She worked tirelessly to ensure that he was known as a great composer as well.
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Sy Johnson, Arranger Who Worked Closely With Mingus, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Music:
A jazz Renaissance man, he arranged many of the bassist’s later works and also wrote reviews, took photographs and composed his own music.
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Mavis Staples and Levon Helm’s Last Show, and 12 More New Songs
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Hear tracks by Pusha T, Laura Veirs, Helado Negro and others.
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The Multifaceted Mingus
The New York Times – Music:
On the bassist and bandleader’s centennial, 10 jazz musicians discuss his achievements and complexities and pick out a pivotal track from his repertoire.
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5 Things to Do This Weekend
The New York Times – Music:
Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually and in person in New York City.