^Lot 706 Charles Mingus

Influential jazz bassist and composer (1922–1979) whose complex, innovative works meld elements of jazz, classical, and gospel. DS, signed “Charles Mingus, Jr,” one page, 8.5 x 11, July 27, 1945. In full: “I, Charles Mingus, hereby promise to pay in to the office of Musicians Local 767, 1710 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, Calif., the sum of $105.00, which was loaned to me by Lee Young, orchestra leader. I agree to make weekly payments of $35.00 [amount crossed out by Young who has penciled and initialed “$25.00 L.Y.] per week, until the total amount of $105.00 is paid, starting August 4, 1945.” Signed at the conclusion in pencil by Mingus and witness William Woodman, Jr., and signed in fountain pen as a witness by Nathaniel P. Bates. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered wrinkles and creases, and mirroring of the Bates signature.