Pat and our team are so happy that Lyle’s final work has gotten the recognition it deserved by a Grammy Award as Best Instrumental Composition for “Eberhard”!
The late Lyle Mays wins posthumous Grammy for Best Instrumental Composition for "Eberhard;" his niece, Aubrey Johnson, accepts the award on his behalf. It is Lyle's 12th Grammy, most of them with the Pat Metheny Group.
A lot of Black artists get their first chance to perform at church services, like Sarah Vaughan, who went from singing to the pews to becoming a four time Grammy award winner, including the Lifetime Achievement Award @RecordingAcad#BlackMusic#BlackHistoryMonth
Meet @AubreyKayJ - adjudicator for the 2022 NJ State Solo & Ensemble Festival!
An NY-based vocalist, composer, and educator, she teaches at @montclairstateu , @QC_News , and @BerkleeCollege .
Thank you for judging, Aubrey - we're so grateful to work with you!