Trombonist and composer Reginald Cyntje was CapitalBop’s first Spotlight artist-in-residence, playing two nights at Local 16 on U Street, as well as a workshop-performance at Sitar Arts Center. This piece, "Araminta," is a Cyntje original inspired by Harriet Tubman. It was filmed on August 25, 2018.
Reginald Cyntje - trombone
Brian Settles - tenor saxophone
Tarus Mateen - bass
John Lamkin III - drums
Videography: Lauren Honesty (vimeo.com/laurenhonesty)
Video/audio editing: Jamie Sandel
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(For best results, and to catch every last nasty bass lick from Tarus Mateen, listen on headphones or good speakers.)