Charles Mingus: Charles Mingus. Soundtrack: Jerry Maguire. Charles Mingus is an American jazz double bassist, pianist, composer and bandleader. A major proponent of collective improvisation, he is considered to be one of the greatest jazz musicians and composers in history, with a career spanning three decades and collaborations with other jazz legends such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Dannie Richmond, and Herbie Hancock. Mingus' compositions continue to be played by...
Known For: Jerry Maguire (Soundtrack("Haitian Fight Song")), The Wolf of Wall Street (Soundtrack("Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting")), U Turn (Soundtrack("II B.S.")), People Like Us (Soundtrack("Boogie Stop Shuffle"))