Artist: All Jazz Artists

Mingus Dynasty, an American jazz group, was formed shortly after Charles Mingus’ death in 1979. It featured many musicians Mingus played or recorded with. Mingus Dynasty’s 1959 album was the inspiration for the name of this group. The group grew to a big-band format in 1988. Since 1991, the Mingus Big Band has been residing … Read more

Charles Mingus, 22 April 1922 – 5 January 1979, was an American jazz musician, composer, leader, and occasional pianist. Mingus was also well-known for his activism against racial inequality. His legacy is remarkable: Mingus is considered one of the best jazz composers and musicians and has recorded many highly-regarded albums. Many musicians were part of … Read more

This recording is technically a collective effort. However, Gebhard Ullmann wrote and arranged the entire album and is prominently featured on flutes and reeds. The recording’s core features are Ullmann, Andreas Willers, and Nikolaus Schauble, who play guitars and percussion respectively. They are joined by Glen Moore, Trilok Gurtu, on bass, and samples from a … Read more

Marco began playing organ at age 6. He then switched to drums and guitar when he was 11. Marco is 19 years old when he becomes famous for his extraordinary talent as a drummer and composer. In 1992, the first “crossover” band Freaky Fkin’ Weirdoz offered him a job as drummer. This was in conjunction … Read more