“Thelonius Monk went over to Bird and Bud Powell and said, 'I told you guys to act crazy, but I didn't tell you to fall in love with the act. You're really crazy now.'”
Quote by Charles Mingus
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Charles Mingus
Charles Mingus, born on April 22, 1922, was an influential jazz bassist, composer, and bandleader from the United States. His music style combined jazz, blues, classical music, and African rhythms, leaving a profound impact on the music world. more
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