In this episode we talk with Russell Gunn, Pan-African Composer, producer and Trumpeter. While his initial musical interest was American Hip-Hop, he has been celebrated as a Jazz trumpeter from his early years to this day. Gunn is the founder, composer, and director of contemporary big band ‘The Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra’, with three releases to date - Get It How You Live, Pyramids and his most recent record - The Sirius Mystery. Listen in as we discuss his latest record among other favorite works. While Russell is grounded from his East Saint Louis upbringing, he soars beyond with his ancestral Mail roots, weaving his knowledge of space and planetary positions throughout his new records. He continues to reach higher heights as a musician, but has found his true unique gift to be composing. Russell does not define himself by his accomplishments as his inherent value has already been written in the stars.
Hosts: Ronnie Burrage and Laka
Producer: Warren Harper
Production: Lion's Den Productions
