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Podcast: Jazz88
Episode: What Makes Up the Gumbo - Charles McPherson Discusses the Ingredients of His Art
Description: Jazz88's Peter Solomon spoke with legendary saxophonist Charles McPherson about his formative influences, including Charlie Parker, Barry Harris, and Charles Mingus. McPherson also discusses his contributions to the Soundtrack for the Clint Eastwood Charlie Parker bio-pic "Bird" and his tenure as resident composer of the San Diego Ballet. McPherson is 85 years old and still performing. He is playing at the Dakota on May 22nd.