Mingus Big Band Concert History

"The Mingus Big Band is a jazz band, based in New York City, that specializes in the compositions of the late Charles Mingus. The band is managed by his widow, Sue Mingus. In addition to its weekly Monday night appearance at the Jazz Standard/Blue Smoke Barbecue in New York City, The Mingus Big Band also tours frequently in Europe and other parts of the world." The band are most notable for their very unique big band sound, which consists of many different parts all weaving around eack other to great effect.

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 06, 2012
Mingus Big Band Jazz Standard New York, New York, United States
Jul 30, 2012
Mingus Big Band Jazz Standard New York, New York, United States
Jun 30, 2012
Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival
"Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival" / Chris Botti / Esperanza Spalding / Maceo Parker / Mingus Big Band / Michel Camilo / Christian McBride & Inside Straight / Mario Abney / Jeremy Pelt / Sarah Morrow / Catherine Russell / The Pedrito Martinez Group
Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Aug 07, 2011
Newport Jazz Festival 2011
Esperanza Spalding / Joshua Redman / Charles Lloyd / Ravi Coltrane / Zakir Hussain / Angélique Kidjo / Hiromi / Avishai Cohen / Randy Weston / Miguel Zenón / Mingus Big Band / Eric Harland / Anat Cohen / Rudresh Mahanthappa / James Farm / Matt Penman / Bunky Green / Brubeck Brothers Quartet / John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble / Aaron Parks Quartet Show all bands
Fort Adams State Park Newport, Rhode Island, United States
May 06, 2011
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
"New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival" / Arcade Fire / Willie Nelson / Lupe Fiasco / Better Than Ezra / Jamey Johnson / Gregg Allman / Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers / Buckwheat Zydeco / Big Sam's Funky Nation / Irma Thomas / John Boutte / Edie Brickell / Eric Lindell / The Soul Rebels / Bonerama / Mingus Big Band / Luther Kent / Bob Wilber / Bobby Cure & Summertime Blues / Al "Carnival Time" Johnson / James Rivers Movement / Roddie Romero / Tim Laughlin / The SteelDrivers / Leah Chase / Djakout Mizik / Alex McMurray / New Orleans Klezmer Allstars / Kourtney Heart / Nathan & The Zydeco Cha-Chas / Lionel Ferbos & The Palm Court Jazz Band / Yvette Landry / Stanton Moore Show all bands
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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Jan 26, 2010
Mingus Big Band Blue Note New York, New York, United States
Jun 20, 2009
"West Oak Lane Jazz & Arts Festival" / Average White Band / War / Mitch Kashmar / Mingus Big Band / Tower Of Power

West Oak Lane Jazz & Arts Festival

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West Oak Lane Festival Grounds Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
May 08, 2009
Mingus Big Band

Mingus Big Band at Cerritos Center For The Perf. Arts

Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Cerritos, California, United States
Mar 01, 2009
Mingus Big Band Sydney Opera House Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Apr 27, 2008
Mingus Big Band Yoshi's Oakland Oakland, California, United States

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Jan 10, 2019
 New York, New York, United States
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Jan 10, 2019
 New York, New York, United States
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Mingus Big Band
Aug 26, 2000
 New York, New York, United States
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Mingus Big Band on Jan 10, 2019 [830-small]

Mingus Big Band
Jan 10, 2019
 New York, New York, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Mingus Big Band had?

Mingus Big Band has had 334 concerts.

What genre is Mingus Big Band?

Mingus Big Band is most often considered to be Jazz, Big Band, Bebop, Bass, Jazz Orchestra, and Modern Big Band.

When is the next Mingus Big Band concert?

The next Mingus Big Band concert is on May 22, 2024 at Drom in New York, New York, United States.

When was the last Mingus Big Band concert?

The last Mingus Big Band concert was on May 15, 2024 at Drom in New York, New York, United States.

What setlist does Mingus Big Band play live?

The songs that Mingus Big Band performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the February 14, 2020 concert at Jazz Standard in New York, New York, United States:

  1. Tijuana Gift Shop
  2. Moanin'

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