Gwen Laster

A native Detroiter whose creative influences come from the Motor City's burnin’ urban and classical music culture. She’s won major performance, commissioning and teaching grants from the NEA, ASCAP, Arts MidHudson, and the first place $10,000 award from Cognac Hennessy Jazz. Collaborations include Anthony Braxton, Nona Hendryx, Aretha Franklin and Natalie Cole.