Trumpeting the arts //
Bernard Tyler III, an eighth-grader at Franklin Military Academy, receives a brand new trumpet last week from G. Khari Branch, president of 725 Arts and Culture LLC. Eddie Gale, an American trumpeter known for his work in free jazz, especially with the Sun Ra Arkestra, donated the trumpet to support 757 Arts’ initiative to support music and the arts in Richmond Public Schools. Bernard plays trumpet in the Franklin Military’s band. With them are Cynthia Newbille, left, vice president of Richmond City Council and 7th District councilwoman, and James “Plunky” Branch, right, a Richmond-based saxophonist and music producer.
