Internationally renowned, prolific bassist and educator Rodney Whitaker returns to The Alluvion stage with his six piece band!
Doors & Bar open at 7PM - Music at 7:30
$30 in advance - $35 at the door
All Ages - General Admission - Seated Style Show
THE BAND:
RODNEY WHITAKER - BASS
Rodney T. Whitaker, a luminary and trailblazer in the realm of jazz bass, is widely recognized as a master of his instrument and an impactful mentor to all. Holding a distinguished professorship at Michigan State University, he helms the jazz studies department and the MSU Professors of Jazz, nurturing an environment of unparalleled musical instruction. Whitaker's prolific career is further illuminated by his celebrated recordings with Origin Records, his long-standing commitment to the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, his distinguished induction into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, and his recent accolade, the 2026 Michigan State University Community Engagement Scholarship Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition, he orchestrates the creative direction of Detroit's Gathering Orchestra as its guiding force. For over forty years, Rodney Whitaker has been an impassioned and potent champion of the art form of Jazz, demonstrating its extraordinary capacity to form bonds. He generously shares his vast talents to a global community of learners, peers, respected scholars, and enthusiasts, forging a legacy that extends far beyond mere musical execution. His mentorship cultivates a spirited lineage of promising talent, ensuring that his enduring influence will undoubtedly resonate through time.
ROCKELLE WHITAKER - VOCALS
SARAH WHITAKER - DRUMS
ALVIN PAIGE - SAXOPHONE
ANTHONY STANCO - TRUMPET
BRENDON DAVIS - PIANO
