Charles Mingus was also known for his collaborations, with his booming bass tone first heard on tracks like “Mingus Fingers” with Lionel Hampton. Miles Davis later tapped Mingus for his ability to project power without sacrificing lyricism, resulting in the moody “Smooch.” And on the Duke's “Fleurette Africaine,” Mingus' fast, fluttering pizzicato textures communicate refinement and strength at the same time.