Charles Mingus - Goodbye Pork Pie Hat free for downloading

Sometimes I have to squeeze my eyes shut as if in pain because the progressions are too much to handle

"Pork Pie Hat" was the famous Lester Young's hat, and by extention one of his nickname. This composition is an homage to the great saxophonist

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I wish I had been old enough to understand and appreciate my Uncle Charles' music while he was alive! I love this...57 now! I guess it takes maturity. But, I was blessed to have memories that make me smile and laugh, and make me wish we had more time together. I miss you Uncle Charles, Mama and Aunt Vivian! I know you all are together and RIH together!

The saxophonist is Seamus Blake. The piece is an homage to the great Lester Young who always wore a pork-pie hat.

As a cool 82 year old this takes me way back.

This song pulls so many emotions out of me. Along with a gallon of tears within the first 10 seconds. This is musical medicine for your heart and soul. Rest in pease Sir Charles . And thank you.

This version is from the album Blues & Politics by the Mingus Big Band and it was recorded in 1999. 20 years after his death so it is one of a few ensembles put together to play Charlie Mingus music. This particular big band made 11 albums and in this record the saxophone player is Seamus Blake born in England moved to canada and went to Berklee School.

A jazz video. The only place where arguments aren't started.

This song is a quintessential example of how jazz music is the language of the soul.

She slammed her coffee mug down.rather harder than she meant to. "Woman," she said aloud, "Rise up and be. Be not under or other or just. Be enough. Be entirely you." She shook her head to dispel racing, wild thoughts and stood hands on the table holding her resolve. She cranked the music and breathed in her courage and took her first step...

me melting into my chair while listening to this for the first time

holy shit this is one of the most beautiful versions of this piece I've ever heard....

I don't know how to call this. Music? Poetry? Magic?

The saxophone play is amazing!!