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[wondersofwine]

WW, are you familiar with Gerald Veasley, another jazz bassist? He had a great solo piece in the concert version of the opera "Vanqui" which I attended last weekend in Maryland. The opera, about slavery and abolition movement, also featured bamboo flute, a jazz violinist, jazz guitarist, African drummer, some great vocalists, etc. The final song, one of my favorites from the opera, was more gospel style. The composer, Leslie Burrs, is living in Philadelphia and I believe he has recorded with Gerald Veasley on CD. Gerald Veasley runs a bass "camp" for aspiring musicians.