Monthly Archives: April 2011

Mingus Orchestra at St. Bart’s archive on WBGO

In case you missed it, the April 22 WBGO Mingus Orchestra broadcast is archived here: http://www.wbgo.org/blog/better-get-it-your-soul-music-charles-mingus From the WBGO blog: April 21, 2011. Posted by Becca Pulliam: Presidents Day was the climax of a big week for the legacy of Charles … Continue reading

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Mingus Big Band at Newport

Mingus Big Band will be at the Newport Jazz Festival on Sunday, August 7, 2011 “EARLY BIRD” SPECIAL FOR ARTIST FANS Artist fans can get $10 off general admission tickets by buying on-line with promo code MINGUS by Friday, April … Continue reading

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Birthday Celebrations

Friday April 22, 2011 is the birthday of Charles Mingus. Nationwide celebrations will be held. Two are highlighted below. APRIL 22, 2011 at 8pm Eastern WBGO 88.3FM NY will broadcast nationally the Mingus Orchestra concert, conducted by Gunther Schuller and recorded … Continue reading

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