Bassist

Charles McPherson was born in Joplin, Missouri in 1939 and moved to Detroit at age nine. While growing up in Detroit, he studied with the renowned pianist Barry Harris and started playing jazz professionally at age 19.  He then moved from Detroit to New York in 1959 in order to be in the heart of the jazz scene. McPherson soon joined bassist Charles Mingus’ band and performed with Mingus from 1960 to 1972. While performing with Mingus, he collaborated frequently with Harris, Lonnie Hillyer, and George Coleman.

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Charles McPherson Quartet

Jazz Showcase

The Ravinia Jazz Mentor Program comprises eight of Chicago’s finest jazz artists working with Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play to not only give school performances and master classes but actively train an auditioned group of top Chicago Public High School student musicians in skills for future professional studies and music careers. Led by saxophonist Pat Mallinger, the ensemble presents a concert tribute to visionary jazz composer and saxophonist Wayne Shorter, the jazz legend who died in March at age 89.

Ravinia Jazz Mentors: Tribute to Wayne Shorter

Ravinia Festival

New York alto saxophonist virtuoso Jim Snidero makes his debut performance as a leader at the Jazz Showcase featuring music from his latest critically acclaimed album Far Far Away, called “a gorgeous, perfectly-crafted take on mainstream jazz in the 21st century” (All About Jazz). Snidero’s quartet features Chicago’s own Michael Stryker (P), Dennis Carroll (B) and Detroit powerhouse drummer Sean Dobbins.

Dennis Carroll

Bassist

Events

Past events

1 - 4 Aug, 2024

Charles McPherson Quartet · Jazz Showcase

Mar 16, 2024

Ravinia Jazz Mentors: Tribute to Wayne Shorter · Ravinia Festival

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