The Mingus Awareness Project is a series of concerts that benefits organizations that provide support for individuals who have ALS as well as their families. MAP concerts also provide opportunities for audiences and performers to celebrate the music of Charles Mingus, music composed by artists who worked with Mingus, as well as music by composers who perform during MAP concerts. Eleven Mingus Awareness Project concerts have happened in Chicago, IL and Richmond, VA since 2007. 

poster images by Josh Josue

Thanks to everyone who came out to support this year's Mingus Awareness Project concerts in Chicago and Richmond! Click here to find out more -- including audio recordings and photos.

The Charles Mingus Memorial and Performance Park (Nogales, AZ) will be unveiled on Mingus' birthday in April 2013.

After Mingus' "Better Get Hit in Your Soul" by Deborah Meadows. This lithograph is part of Charles Mingus at 90.

Charles Mingus was born 90 years ago, and the Borderbend Arts Collective presents Charles Mingus at 90 -- with concerts, visual art and poetry contributions, and more. Click here to find out more.

Mingus Awareness Project painting by Alpha Bruton. This acrylic painting is part of Charles Mingus at 90.