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Mingus Big Band at Birdland

Courtesy of Ticketmaster | Posted on August 3, 2024

Where

Birdland
315 West 44th Street
New York, NY
Map
212-581-3080

When

Thu, November 21, 2024
9:30 pm

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Musicians

Mingus Big Band
band / ensemble / orchestra

About

Mingus Big Band performs exclusively the music of composer/bassist Charles Mingus who celebrated his Centennial year in 2022. Building off the strengths of Mingus Dynasty septet Sue Mingus formed after Mingus death in 1979, and 1989s Epitaph orchestra, in 1991 she created this 14-piece band to feature new arrangements of Mingus compositions in a larger band format that Mingus wanted, but was not always able to organize in his lifetime. The dynamic structure encourages deep explorations and ever-evolving ideations of Mingus Music and provides a platform for individual artistic expression.Drawing from a rotation of the best established and rising musicians, Mingus Big Band is highly sought-after by festivals and prestigious venues around the world...

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