It’s an indescribable honor for me to join my inspiring colleagues Etienne Charles, Steve Lehman, and George Lewis (and many others besides, in many disciplines) as a 2015 Guggenheim Fellow.It is also my great privilege to be the recipient of a 2015 Doris Duke Artist Award alongside such exceptional and influential musicians: Steve Coleman, Muhal Richard Abrams, Ambrose Akinmusire, Okkyung Lee, and Yosvany Terry.I am grateful beyond measure — especially to all of my comrades in the Society — and will strive to make the most of this exceptional opportunity.