“It (jazz) isn't like it used to be. The guys aren't together. They're all separated. Individuals now. Bird was a symbol. It was a clique, a clique of people. Who all believed in one thing: gettin' high. And playin'.”
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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