One of the biggest challenges for living composers today is getting music played by orchestras, but Akron-based music creator Eriq Troi focuses on his gift, utilizing digital technology to fuse the sounds of funk, Western classical, and more. He joins Garrett (1:05:00) to talk about his process, his own discovery of Black orchestral musicians, and his early inspirations. Scott turns to the music of Eric Ewazen, Garrett celebrates Mason Bates, and the guys unpack the week's news in police brutality, gun violence, and arrest warrants.

Playlist:

Usher - NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert (excerpt)

Khruangbin - NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert (excerpt)

Megan Thee Stallion - NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert (excerpt)

perf. Limmie Pulliam - "Si pel ciel" from Verdi's Otello (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUoIZF25v0k)

ALA.NI & Adrian Younge - "Lament for Emmett Till"

perf. Jisu Jung - "Northern Lights" by Eric Ewazen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzw9pvsVjYk)

Mason Bates - "Desert Transport" (perf. Boston Modern Orchestra Project)

Eriq Troi - "A Woman's Touch"

Eriq Troi - "You Are Loved"

Eric Ewazen - Sonata for Trumpet and Piano

More:

Artist Profile on Limmie Pulliam: https://www.musicalamerica.com/news/newsstory.cfm?storyid=50609&categoryid=2&archived=0&fbclid=IwAR11b2e2HN7yFMx5Ed-oibnZoDU5BcLUHVLTY8C8kPBu_iWTJrQotaPszgc

1955 Arrest Warrant in Emmett Till Case Is Found in Court Basement: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/30/us/emmett-till-carolyn-bryant-arrest-warrant.html

JAYLAND WALKER KILLING REIGNITES CALLS FOR POLICE REFORM: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/07/jayland-walker-killing-police-reform

Police Department Used Images of Black Men Holding Guns as Target Practice: https://www.vice.com/en/article/4axdp9/detroit-police-black-men-shooting-range-targets