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Rodney Whitaker

Jazz Music Dinner Live Music

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Rodney Whitaker is an internationally renowned jazz bassist and recording artist with Origin Records. Currently a Professor of Jazz Bass and Director of Jazz Studies at Michigan State University, he has built one of the top jazz programs in the world. A former member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis’ Septet, Whitaker has performed and recorded with countless jazz legends such as Jimmy Heath, Diana Krall, and Branford Marsalis. He has appeared on over 100 recordings and was nominated for an Emmy in 2011. Whitaker is also a dedicated educator, conducting master classes across the nation and internationally. Based in East Lansing, MI, he continues to inspire the next generation of jazz musicians.

Rodney Whitaker is an internationally renowned jazz bassist and recording artist with Origin Records. Currently a Professor of Jazz Bass and Director of Jazz Studies at Michigan State University, he has built one of the top jazz programs in the world. A former member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis’ Septet, Whitaker has performed and recorded with countless jazz legends such as Jimmy Heath, Diana Krall, and Branford Marsalis. He has appeared on over 100 recordings and was nominated for an Emmy in 2011. Whitaker is also a dedicated educator, conducting master classes across the nation and internationally. Based in East Lansing, MI, he continues to inspire the next generation of jazz musicians.

Special Instructions
Doors open at 5PM for dinner and drinks!
More about UrbanBeat
UrbanBeat is Lansing's premier listening room offering a blend of shows to suit any musical tastes. We are also available for private events, go to our website at www.urbanbeatevents.com to request information!
When & Where
Nov 3, 2024, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EST
$15.00


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