Biography

Rodney playing instrument

Rodney T. Whitaker, internationally renowned Mack Avenue recording artist, jazz bassist, professor of jazz double bass, director of Jazz Studies and artistic director for the Professors of Jazz at Michigan State University where he has built one of the most distinguished jazz degree programs and performing faculty in the United States. 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 >

Discography

  • Work to Do CD Cover

    Work to Do

    w/Carl Allen
    Mack Avenue Records
    2008

  • Get Ready CD Cover

    Get Ready

    w/Carl Allen
    Mack Avenue Records
    2007

  • Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow CD Cover

    Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

    Sirrocco Jazz
    1999

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Schedule

  • February 7-9, 2013

    Emory Jazz Festival
    Atlanta, GA

  • February 19-24, 2013

    Alberta International Band Festival
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • March 3-10, 2013

    St. Louis Jazz Residency Program
    St. Louis, MO

  • March 27-30, 2013

    Savannah Music Festival – Swing Central Jazz
    Savannah, GA