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Rodney Whitaker (born February 22, 1968) is an American jazz double bass player and educator. Biography. Born in Detroit, Whitaker attended Wayne State University, and studied with Robert Gladstone, principal bass with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and trumpeter Marcus Belgrave. [1]
Whitaker, with one of the most undeniably distinctive bear- sized bass tones, is considered to be one of the leading bass performers and teachers of the jazz double bass in the United States. Whitaker received his first national recognition performing with the Harrison/Blanchard Quintet... More >
Internationally renowned bassist and Origin Records recording artist, Rodney Whitaker, currently 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.
Rodney Whitaker is a renowned jazz bassist, recording artist, and director of Jazz Studies at Michigan State University. He has performed and collaborated with many legendary jazz artists and orchestras, and is a consultant for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Rodney T. Whitaker, University Distinguished Professor of jazz bass, is an internationally renowned recording artist, jazz bassist, and professor of jazz double bass.
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Rodney Whitaker has been featured on numerous jazz recordings as a lead artist and as a sideman. His most recent efforts are critically acclaimed collaborations with drummer Carl Allen, 2008’s Work to Do and 2006’s Get Ready. Learn more about Professor Whitaker’s recordings by exploring below….
About. Michigan State University distinguished professor, artistic director of the East Lansing Summer Solstice Jazz Festival and Michigan State University Professors of Jazz,...
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