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Rutgers University Mingus Ensemble
Join us for a virtual Facebook concert performed by the Rutgers University Mingus Ensemble featuring concert of works by Charles Mingus including “Gunslinging Bird” and “So Long, Eric.” They are joined by the Scarlet Knight Jazz Trombone Ensemble performing “Handle with Care” by Rutgers student Dave Mosko, and the Rutgers University Jazz Afro Caribbean Ensemble performing “One Note Samba” by Antônio Carlos Jobim.
The Rutgers University Mingus Ensemble is an elite musical group at the Mason Gross School of the Arts featuring the music of jazz icon, Charles Mingus. The ensemble helps students master technique, improvisation, repertoire, and sight-reading to prepare them for successful careers in the performing arts.
Pioneer jazz bassist, Charles Mingus, was a 20th century icon of soulful hard bop, whose music encompassed components of gospel, free jazz, and even classical music. Moving beyond tradition, his compositions challenged classification and fostered a vehicle into new territories of expression. His rich legacy as a brilliant and prolific composer lives on and continues to inspire artists and listeners alike. Repertory bands such as the Mingus Big Band, Mingus Dynasty, and Mingus Orchestra continue this lush heritage in Mingus’ honor, to the adoration of many.
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Jazz Workshop, Inc. has granted permission to Mason Gross School of the Arts to perform, video and audio record, and stream all works by Charles Mingus indefinitely or until removal is requested in writing.