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A 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.

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

3m 6s

  • Alonzo King LINES Ballet: Deep River: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Alonzo King LINES Ballet: Deep River

    S3 E2 - 1h 24m

    Alonzo King LINES Ballet performs the elegant piece Deep River in collaboration with Grammy Award®–winning vocalist Lisa Fischer and Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran.

  • Snarky Puppy: The Family We Make: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Snarky Puppy: The Family We Make

    S3 E1 - 55m 32s

    Grammy Award-winners Snarky Puppy, Silvana Estrada, Gaby Moreno, Silvia Pérez Cruz, and Fuensanta bring the audience to their feet during a sold out show at the Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall honoring Afro-Peruvian icon Susana Baca’s music.

  • Joshua Redman where are we: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Joshua Redman where are we

    S2 E5 - 55m 43s

    Renowned jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman performs songs from his new album, where are we, as he explores the myths and realities of life in America. He is accompanied on this journey by soulful vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa and an all-star ensemble featuring Aaron Parks (piano), Joe Sanders (bass), and Brian Blade (drums).

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