Based in Philadelphia, the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra was established as a model for the 21st-century American orchestra with a mission to combine artistic excellence with cultural diversity. The ensemble's Artistic Director, Jeri Lynne Johnson, joins Garrett to discuss the origins of Black Pearl, changing the culture surrounding "traditional" repertoire, and more. In movement two, Scott continues his celebration of International Guitar Month with music performed by Paul Galbraith and Garrett offers Japanese jazz. The guys start with an acknowledgement of 4/20 and wrap up with words on this week's historic event at Carnegie Hall.

Playlist:

Flutronix - "Life Lines"

Erykah Badu - "Didn't Cha Know" (perf. Deviation String Quartet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Borgo4Ua7NQ)

Lizzo - "Heaven Help Me"

You & The Explosion - "TORNADO 15"

arr. Paul Galbraith - "Songs of the Hebrides"

"Patsy Cline" - Tennessee Waltz

Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 8 (perf. Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-MwYJgfnk4)

Igor Stravinsky - "Soldier's Tale" (perf. Gateways Chamber Orchestra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzDdXVE52nw&t=2780s)

More:

Jeri Lynne Johnson/Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra: https://www.blackpearlco.org/artistic-director

Downbeat (Snoop Dogg on The Breakfast Club): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70Z_y0lwa14

Emancipation, feat. Adrian Dunn and RIZE: https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/emancipation

Questlove Joins Dallas Symphony: https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/music/2022/04/14/questlove-joining-forces-with-dallas-symphony-for-hip-hop-brunch-in-deep-ellum/?fbclid=IwAR2aorYT7xI7NdRBkvB1uwL1BE_5tondch2h0utZ20RhBbeuhY5YU8YLYkQ

Saturday Night Live - "Orchestra" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhctLo_qS10)