Had a wonderful time bringing DDP to Cincinnati, Ohio a few weeks back, with that city’s world-class orchestra, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. The incomparable James Gaffigan lead the premiere, and the audience seemed to have a wonderful time with it all. The orchestra played beautifully under Maestro Gaffigan, and later, James and I met with an array of local politicians, board members, and hipsters from every corner of the city. It was a great night of really wonderful food, wine, and conversation.
In the week before, I did workshops and masterclasses at Lakota West High School and at a really inspiring local hip-hop school, the Elementz Hip-Hop Arts Center in downtown Cincinnati. Everyone there was really open to new ideas, new sounds, and new collaborations. I was blown away!
Here’s a pic from Lakota West High School:
Here’s me playing for students at the Elementz Hip-Hop Arts Center:
Here’s me with James Gaffigan, a wonderful conductor:
At a pre-concert discussion:
At a post-concert reception and meet-&-greet with some really informed and gracious audience members:
And in front of their massive music building:
Cincinnati is a great, historic music town. I hope to return and share more music and collaborations with them soon!
