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GREGG AUGUST

Bassist. Composer. Educator

Gregg August Trio for Violin, Piano and Bass (with acknowledgements to Yambú, Guaguanco and Abakua)

Gregg August Trio for Violin, Piano and Bass (with acknowledgements to Yambú, Guaguanco and Abakua)

Todd Reynolds-violin Vicky Chow-piano Gregg August-bass, composer (2018) Inspired by some of the different forms of traditional Cuban rumba. Melodic and rhythmic elements found in Yambú, Guaguanco and Abakua are woven together and set into a classical ensemble context, highlighting the bassist/composer’s diversity. http://greggaugust.com Filmed by Four/Ten Media

(211) A Wreath for Emmett Till. From _Di

A Wreath for Emmett Till. From "Dialogues on Race." Music by Gregg August. Text by Marilyn Nelson

(211) Sherbet. From _Dialogues on Race._

Sherbet. From "Dialogues on Race" Music by Gregg August. Text by Cornelius Eady

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