One of those songs was “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat.” The song was originally composed by Mingus as a tribute to his friend, the great tenor sax player Lester Young, “The Prez.” ...

Charles Mingus: A Jazz Giant’s Glorious Excesses Born 100 years ago this month, bassist Charles Mingus created music that was singularly bold, beautiful and original. By John Edward Hasse Share ...

"Goodbye Pork Pie Hat is also an apt selection, featuring Gil Evans himself on Fender Rhodes in a duet with Russell. The two reinterpret the Mingus standard beautifully. Goodbye Svengali does what the ...