The Alluvion Jazz Series Presents: The Rodney Whitaker Septet

The Alluvion Jazz Series, purchase the entire series package here

Internationally renowned bassist Rodney Whitaker will take the stage at The Alluvion with a spectacular seven-piece ensemble that is sure to explode with inspiring, moving sounds, and will feature his daughters Rockelle Whitaker on vocals and Sarah Whitaker on drums!

Featured on more than 100+ recordings, Rodney is one of the hardest working and swinging bass players on the scene and has recorded with great musicians such as Roy Hargrove, Pat Metheny and Wynton Marsalis. Currently he holds the titles of Professor of Jazz Bass and Director of Jazz Studies at Michigan State University where he has built one of the leading jazz degree programs and performing faculty in the world.

Building on his Detroit roots and enormous talent, Whitaker went on to earn an international reputation as one of the world’s finest jazz double bass performers. He completed seven-year tenure as bassist with Wynton Marsalis’ Septet and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra.

The band Rodney is bringing for this Alluvion show is truly top-notch:

Rodney Whitaker - Upright Bass

Rockelle Whitaker - Vocals

Sarah Whitaker - Drums

Walter Blanding - Saxophone

Michael Dease - Trombone

Randy Napolean - Guitar

Brendon Davis - Piano

This will be a fully seated listening room style show.

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