Episode #69 - Dontae Winslow

Episode #69 - Dontae Winslow

Author: Bob Reeves Brass Mouthpieces November 5, 2019 Duration: 1:19:18

Dontae Winslow is one of the most versatile in-demand trumpeter/arranger/composers on the Hollywood music scene. His trumpet/arranging/songwriting can be heard on classics such as Kanye West's grammy winning "We Major" from the multi-platinum Late Registration, Jayz's "I Made it", Dr. Dre's Compton Movie Soundtrack (where Dontae composed the iconic fanfare intro and played solos throughout the album). 

Dontae has performed in front of millions with Justin Timberlake in the 2020 Experience World tour, Legends of Summer World Tour, and Man of The Woods World Tour. He has alo been on the bands of Lady Antebellum (You Look Good), D'angelo (Vodoo), Kamasi Washington, Raphael Saadiq, Lauryn Hill, Jill Scott, and most recently has been the arranger, orchestrator, and Music director for Queen Latifah.

His new work "Trumpet And A Mic", available everywhere, is a short film he directed, orchestrated, and composed music for about his life and overcoming obstacles while turning pain into redemptive power through faith. 

Dontae has over 10 artist albums on his indy label Winslowdynasty.

View the show notes for this episode at bobreeves.com/69.


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