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Piazzolla, Bach, McKee, Ellington

March 7, 2023, 8:00 pm

The Gateways Brass Collective in performance (Photo: Matt Wittmeyer)

Performances featuring Imani Winds, pianist Seth Blumer, the Gateways Brass Collective, and more.

Playlist

Astor Piazzolla (arr. Jeff Scott): Libertango
Imani Winds

J.S. Bach: Keyboard Concerto No. 1
Seth Blumer, piano; Gateways Chamber Orchestra: Michael Morgan, conductor

Kevin McKee: Vuelta del Fuego
Gateways Brass Collective: Eric Davis, horn; Richard White, tuba; Isrea Butler, trombone; Herb Smith and Courtney Jones, trumpet

Duke Ellington: The River Suite
Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Neemi Jarvi, conductor

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Meet the Host

Garrett McQueen is the host and producer of widely syndicated radio programs including The Sound of 13, The Sounds of Kwanzaa, and now, Gateways Radio. He has been a member of several professional orchestras, most recently the Knoxville Symphony, and holds a Bachelor of Music in Bassoon Performance from the University of Memphis, and a Master of Music in Bassoon Performance from the University of Southern California. He serves on the board of the American Composers Forum and maintains leadership and advisory positions with the Black Opera Alliance, the Gateways Music Festival, and the Lakes Area Music Festival. Away from the airwaves, McQueen offers music and racial equity presentations with past collaborators including the Sphinx Organization, the Kennedy Center, the Apollo Theater, the Minnesota Music Teachers Association, and countless schools, colleges, and universities.

Midday Music

Midday Music

Piazzolla, Bach, McKee, Ellington

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