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Detroit Jazz Festival Special: Rodney Whitaker Quartet
Renowned jazz bassist Rodney Whitaker performed two shows on Saturday, September 3, at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. A distinguished professor and a leading figure in jazz bass, he brought his expertise to this special festival event.
Rodney Whitaker, professor and director of Jazz Studies at Michigan State University, has been a major force in jazz bass for over 25 years. He has collaborated with more than 100 legendary musicians and contributed to numerous recordings, including film scores. His special performance at Cliff Bell’s during the Detroit Jazz Festival Labor Day weekend featured two shows starting at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m. for dinner. Guests enjoyed an evening of top-tier jazz in an intimate Detroit venue.
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