Artist:   Charles Mingus
Song:   "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat"
Year:    1975

The genius of Charles Mingus is staggering. His theories on harmony and composition were amazingly sophisticated. This song has been covered by numerous artists, but it's Mingus's all the way. If you still doubt the man's towering intellect, read his pamphlet on how to train a cat to use a toilet. Charles Mingus was cosmopolitan in his interests.

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