The Mingus Big Band Performs 'So Long Eric' | Next at the Kennedy Center

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.

Jazz

Performances from the Series

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Gaby Moreno performs “El Saber” with Snarky Puppy | NEXT at the Kennedy Center

Moreno performs her composition that was written for the film “Radical” and received a nomination for “Best Song for an Independent Film” by The Hollywood Music In Media Awards™.

Jazz
Contemporary Music

Alonzo King LINES Ballet performs “Deep River” | NEXT at the Kennedy Center

In this evocative excerpt from Alonzo King LINES Ballet’s performance of Deep River, the entire company immerses itself in the rich legacy of the traditional Black spiritual, melding classical and contemporary dance under the stirring vocals of Lisa Fischer and Jason Moran on the piano.