Charles Mingus Writes A Letter About His Recordings, Part 1
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Bassist and composer Charles Mingus (1922-1979) was a brilliant, witty, and difficult person. His letters are typically very rich, and layered with jokes and rambling tangents. This was even true when he wrote something for publication, although he had presumably edited it carefully beforehand. For an example, see his “
Charles Mingus Writes A Letter About His Recordings, Part 1
Charles Mingus Writes A Letter About His…
Charles Mingus Writes A Letter About His Recordings, Part 1
Bassist and composer Charles Mingus (1922-1979) was a brilliant, witty, and difficult person. His letters are typically very rich, and layered with jokes and rambling tangents. This was even true when he wrote something for publication, although he had presumably edited it carefully beforehand. For an example, see his “