Who Was Charles Mingus?

[Ken]

I’m basing a novel on the bassist's life and am desperately in need of info on him. I’m familiar with his music but know little else about him. Please help me out if you can. Smiley face reppies in exchange, along with a credit line in the novel. So plz let me know if it’s “ok to quote” you.
Many Thnx

[Ol' Fashioned Girl]

Have you Googled him? There are ten pages (http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=t&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4TSHB_enUS231US232&q=Charles+Mingus) (at least) of links.

[Ken]

I haven't googled him.
Really would like to get info from members first hand,
even if it's somewhat inaccurate. Anything would be appreciated.
(I'd like my novel to have a makeshift feel.)

[Ol' Fashioned Girl]

Ah. 10-4. Carry on. ;)