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Music Appreciation

Dyedinthewoolliberal

(15,574 posts) Wed Apr 22, 2020, 08:14 AM Apr 2020

Charles Mingus was born on this date-

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Charles Mingus was born on this date- (Original Post) Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 2020 OP

Where's His Hat? ProfessorGAC Apr 2020 #1

Happy B-Day Charlie! Vinnie From Indy Apr 2020 #2

Love him if..fish..had..wings Apr 2020 #3

♥♥♥♥♥ Charles Mingus - Hobo Ho Celerity Apr 2020 #4

ProfessorGAC

(65,031 posts)

1. Where's His Hat?

Reply to Dyedinthewoolliberal (Original post)

Wed Apr 22, 2020, 08:17 AM

Apr 2020

Seems like every picture I've ever seen of him he was wearing a short brimmed fedora or bucket.
I don't think I've ever seen a pic of him hatless!
Very fine crafter of songs. He was pretty accomplished on the piano, too. So, were Diz & Miles.