Hello from Music City. I have never lived in Nashville, but a piece of my heart rests here.

This Wednesday, February 13th, I will be performing my civil-rights inspired piece “Step by Step:The Ruby Bridges Suite” at City Winery with an amazing group of musicians—Brian Blade, Rahsaan Barber, Cremaine Booker, Lindsay Miller, Vicente Archer, Connye Florance, The TSO Choir, and the choral ensemble Portara led by Jason Shelton. The event is called "Darrell Grant & Friends.”

I can’t help but think, however, about one dear friend who will not be there.

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