Mingus Fest | Green Bay Jazz Fest 2025

Date and Time

• Thursday, Apr 3, 2025  6pm - 8pm

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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