July 21, 2011
A lot of Rare Metals was written during my residency at the Aaron Copland House. In particular Safeway, which was written as a response to the political violence in Tucson, Arizona which occurred the day I began my residency. Copland himself was constantly speaking to contemporary events and public engagement in his music, and I felt that influence, as well as some of his musical mannerisms, strongly as I composed.
July 5, 2011
Dave Douglas named Trumpeter of the Year in 2011 Downbeat Critics Poll. Nicole Mitchell named Best Flutist of the Year. Luis Bonilla and Nasheet Waits named Rising Star Trombonist and Drummer, respectively.
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