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Rodney Whitaker (born February 22, 1968) is an American jazz double bass player and educator. Biography [ edit ] Born in Detroit , Whitaker attended Wayne State University , and studied with Robert Gladstone, principal bass with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra , and trumpeter Marcus Belgrave .
April 14, 1995 12 AM PT. *** 1/2, JOHNNY GRIFFIN, “Chicago, New York, Paris” Verv e. Although the years keep passing, Griffin’s patentable gruff- then-furry tone and never-off-balance...
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow – Rodney Whitaker /Label- Sirrocco Jazz. Play Penn – Clarence Penn Quintet /Label- Criss Cross Jazz. New York Trio – Peter Beets /Label- Criss Cross Jazz. For Lovers Only – Milt Grayson /Label- After 9 Records. All Rise – Wynton Marsalis /Label- Sony.
April 1995 : Chicago, New York, Paris Authors : Johnny Griffin ( Performer ) , Roy Hargrove ( Performer ) , Kenny Barron ( Performer ) , Peter Martin ( Performer ) , Christian McBride ( Performer ) , Rodney Whitaker ( Performer ) , Victor Lewis ( Performer ) , Gregory Hutchinson ( Performer )
12 de abr. de 2021 · Now Rodney Whitaker is professor of jazz double bass and director of jazz studies at Michigan State University’s College of Music. Rodney is one of the leading performers and teachers of jazz double bass in the United States.
A member of Detroit ’ s rich jazz tradition, bassist Rodney Whitaker has emerged as a member of the world jazz community. Solo recording artist and side-man, Whitaker has made a name within the new vanguard of young jazzmen dedicated to furthering the traditions of earlier acoustic stylists.
Whitaker's optimism is all the more remarkable, considering the impact of the pandemic on jazz world, and his own circle. "For about 30 days, you kept hearing news about some jazz icon dying," he said. "I know a lot of people who lost their apartments and had to leave New York City, or sell insurance or real estate."
