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Next at the Kennedy Center

A Tribute to Lester Young: 'Goodbye Pork Pie Hat'

Artists discuss Charles Mingus' tribute to Lester Young, "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat."

Aired 10/14/2022 | Rating NR

Next at the Kennedy Center

A Tribute to Lester Young: 'Goodbye Pork Pie Hat'

Clip: Season 1 Episode 1 | 3m 6sVideo has Closed Captions

Artists discuss Charles Mingus' tribute to Lester Young, "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat."

Jason Moran, James Newton, Robert Glasper, Charles McPherson, and Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah discuss Charles Mingus’ touching tribute to jazz saxophonist Lester Young with “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat,” featuring a performance by Jason Moran and Georgia Anne Muldrow.

Aired 10/14/2022 | Rating NR

The Mingus Big Band Performs 'Fables of Faubus'

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The Mingus Big Band performs "Fables of Faubus" with Charles McPherson on saxophone. (3m 23s)

The Mingus Big Band Performs 'So Long Eric'

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"So Long Eric" is Mingus' response to his longtime friend and band member, Eric Dolphy. (5m 6s)

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A dynamic mix of artists across hip hop, jazz, and more perform at the Kennedy Center. (30s)

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