MSU Federal Credit Union Showcase Series: The Westerlies
November 3, 2021
7:30 PM
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
This arty brass quartet of childhood friends from Seattle mixes ideas from jazz, new classical, and Appalachian folk. Based in New York, the blend of two trumpets and two trombones navigates an array of venues and projects with the precision of a string quartet, the audacity of a rock band, and the charm of a family sing-along. Formed in 2011, the self-described “accidental brass quartet” takes its name from the prevailing winds that travel from the West to the East.
The Westerlies present “Wherein Lies the Good,” works from their latest critically-acclaimed quartet album alongside a reimagining of Caroline Shaw's landmark string quartet Entr'acte. Imbued with the spirit of improvisation and a folk-like approachability, this concert presents The Westerlies at their best, cutting new trails across the vast expanse of the American musical landscape.
Works to include "Entr'acte" by Caroline Shaw, adaptations of music by the Golden Gate Quartet, music by Duke Ellington, and original compositions by The Westerlies, among other selections announced from the stage. Click here to view the full event program.
Click here to watch a video preview of the Westerlies
The Westerlies quartet is a guest artist of the MSU Federal Credit Union Entrepreneurial Musical Artist in Residence Program. Additional support is provided by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, and the Crane Group.
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