Famous Musicians From Arizona
Emily Cortez
Updated on May 20, 2026
Birthdate: April 22, 1922
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: January 5, 1979
Jazz double bassist and pianist Charles Mingus is remembered for his stints with artists such as Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Dannie Richmond, and Herbie Hancock, and was named to the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame. His scores and recordings are preserved in the Library of Congress.
