Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus (April 22, 1922 - January 5, 1979) was an American jazz bassist, composer, bandleader, and occasional pianist. He is also known for his activism against racial segregation.

Later career

By the mid-1970s, Mingus was suffering from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (popularly known as Lou Gehrig's disease), a wastage of the musculature. His once formidable bass technique suffered, until he could no longer play the instrument. He continued composing, however, and supervised a number of recordings before his death.

Related Topics:
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - Lou Gehrig

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He died in Cuernavaca, Mexico, where he had traveled for treatment and convalescence, and his ashes were scattered in the Ganges River.

Related Topics:
Cuernavaca - Mexico - Ganges River

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