Question: What is the date of death of the performer of song Goodbye Pork Pie Hat?

Knowledge 1: Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
"Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" is a jazz standard composed by Charles Mingus, originally recorded by his sextet in 1959 as listed below, and released on his album "MingusAh Um".Composed in E-flat minor, Mingus wrote it as an elegy for saxophonist Lester Young, who had died two months prior to the recording session, and was known to wear a pork pie hat.One of Mingus's best-known compositions, it has been recorded by many jazz and jazz fusion artists.Joni Mitchell added lyrics to the song for her 1979 album "Mingus", recorded in collaboration with Mingus during the months before his death.Rahsaan Roland Kirk also composed lyrics to the song, included on his 1976 album "The Return of the 5000 Lb. Man". [SEP] Knowledge 2: Charles Mingus
Charles Mingus Jr. (April 22, 1922 – January 5, 1979) was an American jazz double bassist, pianist, composer and bandleader.A major proponent of collective improvisation, he is considered to be one of the greatest jazz musicians and composers in history, with a career spanning three decades and collaborations with other jazz legends such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Dannie Richmond, and Herbie Hancock.Mingus' compositions continue to be played by contemporary musicians ranging from the repertory bands Mingus Big Band, Mingus Dynasty, and Mingus Orchestra, to the high school students who play the charts and compete in the Charles Mingus High School Competition.In 1993, the Library of Congress acquired Mingus's collected papers—including scores, sound recordings, correspondence and photos—in what they described as "the most important acquisition of a manuscript collection relating to jazz in the Library's history".
Knowledge 1: Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
"Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" is a jazz standard composed by Charles Mingus, originally recorded by his sextet in 1959 as listed below, and released on his album "MingusAh Um".Composed in E-flat minor, Mingus wrote it as an elegy for saxophonist Lester Young, who had died two months prior to the recording session, and was known to wear a pork pie hat.One of Mingus's best-known compositions, it has been recorded by many jazz and jazz fusion artists.Joni Mitchell added lyrics to the song for her 1979 album "Mingus", recorded in collaboration with Mingus during the months before his death.Rahsaan Roland Kirk also composed lyrics to the song, included on his 1976 album "The Return of the 5000 Lb. Man". [SEP] Knowledge 2: Etan Boritzer
Etan Boritzer( born 1950) is an American writer of children ’s literature who is best known for his book" What is God?" first published in 1989.His best selling" What is?" illustrated children's book series on character education and difficult subjects for children is a popular teaching guide for parents, teachers and child- life professionals.Boritzer gained national critical acclaim after" What is God?" was published in 1989 although the book has caused controversy from religious fundamentalists for its universalist views.The other current books in the" What is?" series includeWhat is Love?,What is Death?,What is Beautiful?,What is Funny?,What is Right?,What is Peace?,What is Money?,What is Dreaming?,What is a Friend?,What is True?,What is a Family?,What is a Feeling?"The series is now also translated into 15 languages.Boritzer was first published in 1963 at the age of 13 when he wrote an essay in his English class at Wade Junior High School in the Bronx, New York on the assassination of John F. Kennedy.His essay was included in a special anthology by New York City public school children compiled and published by the New York City Department of Education.Boritzer now lives in Venice, California and maintains his publishing office there also.He has helped numerous other authors to get published through" How to Get Your Book Published!" programs.Boritzer is also a yoga teacher who teaches regular classes locally and guest- teaches nationally.He is also recognized nationally as an erudite speaker on" The Teachings of the Buddha."
Knowledge 1: Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
"Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" is a jazz standard composed by Charles Mingus, originally recorded by his sextet in 1959 as listed below, and released on his album "MingusAh Um".Composed in E-flat minor, Mingus wrote it as an elegy for saxophonist Lester Young, who had died two months prior to the recording session, and was known to wear a pork pie hat.One of Mingus's best-known compositions, it has been recorded by many jazz and jazz fusion artists.Joni Mitchell added lyrics to the song for her 1979 album "Mingus", recorded in collaboration with Mingus during the months before his death.Rahsaan Roland Kirk also composed lyrics to the song, included on his 1976 album "The Return of the 5000 Lb. Man". [SEP] Knowledge 2: Nigel Hutchinson
Robert William Nigel Hutchinson( 13 July 1941 – 23 March 2017) was an English- born New Zealand film producer and commercial director best known for co-producing the 1981 film," Goodbye Pork Pie", with Geoff Murphy.Hutchinson also made a small cameo in the classic New Zealand film as a dairy farmer.He produced other films and television commercials, most recently" Home by Christmas" in 2010.Hutchinson, the son of a Royal Air Force pilot, was born in England on 13 July 1941.He began his film career as a press officer for the Walt Disney Company's London office.An original drummer for the British band The Bo Street Runners, Hutchinson left the band to work for Disney full- time.His position in the band was filled by drummer Mick Fleetwood, who later formed Fleetwood Mac.Hutchinson next joined a production company owned by actor David Hemmings.While working with Hemmings, Hutchinson became friends with New Zealand cinematographer, Graeme Cowley.Huctinson and Cowley soon partnered in 1974 to form two film companies based in Wellington, New Zealand – Film Facilities, a film rental company, and their production company, Motion Pictures Limited.The duo hoped to profit from New Zealand's expanding film and television industries during the 1970s.Hutchinson originally met Geoff Murphy, who had already penned an early, handwritten screenplay for the film that would become" Goodbye Pork Pie" through his new production companies.Hutchinson and Cowley soon joined the production as co-producers.Together, Hucthinson, Murphy and Cowlet kept the production on a shoe- string budget of just NZ$ 450,000.Released in 1981," Goodbye Pork Pie" became the first New Zealand- made film to recoup its original budget solely from domestic NZ box office sales.It also became the first New Zealand film to screen at the Cannes Film Festival.Cowley later focused on their Film Facilities rental division, while Nigel Hutchinson directed and produced television commercials.Hutchinson won several international awarded for his commercials, including a Gold Clio Award, a Gold Lion from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, and a Mobies award.His commercial portfolio featured Kiwi and international celebrities including Richard Briers, Richard Hadlee, Felicity Kendal, and Dennis Waterman.Nigel Hutchinson died at his home in Picton, on 23 March 2017, at the age of 75.He was survived by his wife of 42 years, Sue, and two children.

Answer: January 5, 1979