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BASIN STREET BLUE
by Craig Biondi - available under the SYMPHONIC BAND tab

Basin Street Blue imagines the world of New Orleans street musicians through the lens of our present racial struggles. Oh, it’s still a fun piece of music. And you can still hear the street-corner Dixieland band jamming and the soulful tunes hummed in the alleyways. But now it’s more complicated, and possibly, a little more honest. 

Many thanks to Dr. Cynthia Johnson Turner and the Hodgson Wind Ensemble for this fantastic 2017 premiere performance. (Duration: 10')

Composer Craig Biondi with Dr. Cynthia Johnson Turner at the 2017 premiere in Athens, GA.

Composer Craig Biondi with Dr. Cynthia Johnson Turner at the 2017 premiere in Athens, GA.

Basin Street Blue is a terrific piece. The message is powerful and important but spoken in a playful, and at times, humorous voice. Something to dig into for all of the musicians and the audience loves it.”

— Dr. Cynthia Johnson Turner, director of the Hodgson Wind Ensemble, University of Georgia

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