Next at the Kennedy Center

Arts and Music Series / 3 Seasons

A dynamic mix of artists across hip hop, jazz, modern dance, and more perform at the Kennedy Center. Each episode weaves together performances filmed live at the Center with intimate off-stage moments contextualizing each artist’s cultural impact.

1h 25m / TV-PG

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

3m 6s

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.

The Mingus Big Band Performs 'So Long Eric'

5m 6s

Christian McBride, Larry Klein, James Newton, Keki Mingus, Jason Moran, and Charles McPherson discuss the complexity of Charles Mingus, from his outsized personality to his close friendship with jazz saxophonist Eric Dolphy. Performed by the Mingus Big Band, “So Long Eric” is Mingus’ response to his longtime friend and band member, Eric Dolphy, and his decision to leave the band.

The Mingus Big Band Performs 'Fables of Faubus'

3m 23s

The Mingus Big Band performs "Fables of Faubus" with guest artist Charles McPherson on saxophone. Known as one of his most explicitly political works, "Fables of Faubus" was written by Charles Mingus as a protest against the segregationist governor of Arkansas, Orval E. Faubus.

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