november 26, 2026thursday
Mingus Dynasty was the first band Sue Mingus organized after Charles Mingus’ death in 1979, collaborating with his own sidemen to honor his life and work. Although Mingus was a iconic and trailblazing bassist, he always said he was first and foremost a composer, and left behind over 300 compositions that deserved to be played, so a band carrying on his music became a natural, if unanticipated, mission. Today, four decades later, the powerful legacy of Mingus Music ignites bandstands while new generations of musicians add their individual voices and continue to celebrate and explore this rich and varied musical legacy.
Join friends, family, and this legendary band for a Thanksgiving feast at The Pocket, with special entrees and sides to be announced!
Alex “Pope” Norris – Trumpet
Conrad Herwig – Trombone
Mike Sim – Saxophone
David Kikoski – Piano
Boris Kozlov – Bass
TBA – Drums