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Wadada Leo Smith: A Tribute to Lester Bowie

October 4 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

$30

Composer and trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith honors Lester Bowie with a program of solo works, showcasing his pioneering trumpet music.

Composer and trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith will honor Lester Bowie with a program of solo works. For over 50 years, Smith has expanded American music as a composer and improviser. His epic portrayal of the Civil Rights Movement, Ten Freedom Summers, was a Finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Music. Documented on over 100 recordings, Smith’s music combines compositional design and spontaneous inspiration to create resonant messages about freedom, tradition, and respect.

Details

Organizer:
New Spire Arts
Date:
October 4
Time:
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost:
$30
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Venue

New Spire Arts
15 W Patrick St
Frederick, MD 21701 United States
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Phone
301.620.4458
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