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Sy Johnson and the Journey of a Jazz Arrangement — Charles Mingus' "Song For Keki" - Mingus Big Band

Sy Johnson and the Journey of a Jazz Arrangement — Charles Mingus' "Song For Keki" — Mingus Big Band

Mingus arranger Sy Johnson provides an in-depth look at the process of crafting an arrangement for Mingus Big Band. This video is an excerpt from Johnson's masterclass at the 2021 Charles Mingus Festival, detailing the writing process behind four of his newest arrangements. This segment focuses on "Song For Keki," from the album The Charles Mingus Centennial Sessions, Vol. 2, available now on Candid Records.