Charles Mingus is one of the greatest jazz artists of the 20th century. He would have celebrated his 100th birthday on April 22. "Charles Mingus is one of our most important thinkers and composers," ...

The Herndon-based nonprofit Artists in Motion/Alchemy Ballet will perform classical and contemporary works at the Vault Theater.

This latter-day Charles Mingus group is ripe for reassessment. The new guys, Ricky Ford, Robert Neloms and Jack Walrath carried a heavy burden as they toured South America. The two-CD collection is a ...

A prolific writer of extraordinarily innovative, highly personal music, as well as an influential leader, the powerful bassist brought a fiery... Charles Mingus: 'Fables of Bass,' Part 1 One of ...

Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks return with their 11-piece ensemble, performing 1920s and early jazz repertoire with period instrumentation including violins, tubas, banjos, and vintage drum sets. The ...

Wondering where to stream 'Charles Mingus Live at Montreux 1975' on any device? We’ve rounded up streaming and cable services with rental, purchase, and subscription options, so you can find the right ...

For music fans who aren’t brass-band aficionados, Reggie Pace may be best known for his work with the band Bon Iver. The trombonist has played with the beloved indie band for a while—but that’s not ...

Candid Records restores Mingus At Monterey from original mono tapes, delivering improved sound and pressing quality over earlier, collectible editions. Legendary bassist, composer, and bandleader ...