Based on the creative underpinnings of the great band leader and composer Charles Mingus, bassist and band leader Miles Perkins brings Mingus' musical philosophy into the a new millennium with Mingus Amungus. The all-star six-piece band weaves its way through Mingus' intricate charts with hard-hitting be-bop, jazz and funk. The band then sprinkles San Francisco's native Hip-Hop Jazz flavor into the mix with a variety of lyricists, thereby bringing Mingus' work into the contemporary age. Mingus Amungus is a noted festival favorite and a must-see act. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.