Mingus Fest | Green Bay Jazz Fest 2025
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Thursday, Apr 3, 2025 6pm - 8pm
Location
The Tarlton Theatre
405 W Walnut St
Details
Mingus Fest | Green Bay Jazz Fest 2025
featuring Green Bay Jazz Orchestra & Mingus Combo
Mingus Fest celebrates the life and music of legendary bassist/composer/bandleader Charles Mingus (1922-1979).
Born at Luna Cafe in 2001, Mingus fest boasts the same core group for over 20 years: Nick Utrie (guitar), Cully Swansen (bass), Steve Johnson (reeds), James LeFevre (percussion), and special guest Adam Gaines (trumpet).
Charles Mingus Jr. was an American jazz upright bassist, composer, bandleader, pianist, and author. A major proponent of collective improvisation, he is considered to be one of the greatest jazz musicians and composers in history.
Event is Free to Attend & Open to the Public
