CHARLES MINGUS
(1922 - 1979) American jazz bass player, the first to exploit the bass as a solo instrument. Mingus was a major influence in jazz in the Fifties and Sixties, and his work remains most influential today. Rare, partly-printed signed document: "Charles Mingus", 1p. 8 1/2" x 11", Mar. 9, 1973, an American Federation of Musicians contract engaging Mingus to appear at Philadelphia's "Le Bijou" on March 21-24 for two or three shows per evening, for which Mingus would receive a guaranteed $2,500 against 60% of the door. The contract also stipulates that the employer would provide a "grand piano in good condition tuned to A440 pitch". Nicely signed by Mingus at bottom, also signed by his employer, the noted LARRY MAGID of Electric Factory Concerts. Staple holes at top, else very good.