Charles Mingus is recognized as a major 20th century composer,
whose entire works have been acquired by the Library of Congress
- a first for jazz, and a first for an African-American composer.
Mingus left behind the largest legacy of composition in American
music after Duke Ellington. The Mingus Bands remain devoted
to this vast repertoire, and under the artistic direction
of Sue Mingus, play to great critical acclaim around the world.
THE MINGUS EXPERIENCE
“You are guaranteed a great and profound experience
when you perform music by this giant of jazz composition.”
—Gunther Schuller, conductor/ Pulitzer Prize-winning
composer/educator
“The process of learning Charles Mingus music builds
not only musical skills, but life skills. And seeing how
other people treat it, the freedom that’s involved, it’s
all pretty amazing stuff. It’s been a blast.”
—Howard Potter, Eastman Youth Orchestra band director
“The deep study of this music has affected our
lives. It’s changed us as people and players.”
—Jeffery Leonard, Lexington High School band director
The Mingus Bands are available for concerts, residencies,
master classes and commissions.
Booking and Media Inquires:
Sue Mingus
Jazz Workshop, Inc. / Let My Children Hear Music, Inc.
484 W. 43rd St., Suite 43-S
New York, NY 10036
(212) 736-4749
(212) 736-6149 fax
sue at mingusmingusmingus.com
Download printable Clinic info sheet (PDF).
LET MY CHILDREN HEAR MUSIC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created in
1986 to promote the compositional legacy of musician and composer
Charles Mingus though publishing, education, archival preservation,
and performance.
Download printable sheet for more info (PDF). Full-color brochure
Contributions are tax-deductible
to the fullest extent allowable by law.
