(1922–79), American jazz bassist and composer. A leading figure of the 1940s jazz scene, he experimented with atonality and was influenced by gospel and blues. His compositions include ‘Goodbye Porkpie Hat’.
Definition of Mingus, Charles in US English:
Mingus, Charles
proper nounˈmiNGɡəs
(1922–79), US jazz bassist and composer. A leading figure of the 1940s jazz scene, he experimented with atonality and was influenced by gospel and blues.