Name: Rodney Whitaker Sextet
Start: 2025-08-31T22:30:00
Location: Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center

Rodney Whitaker

Detroit Jazz Festival

Experience a transcendent evening of Jazz artistry during the renowned Detroit Jazz Festival, North America’s premier Jazz celebration, headlined by the illustrious Rodney Whitaker, a newly elected member of the prestigious American Academy of Arts & Sciences. This acclaimed Jazz bassist, a titan of innovation, leads a phenomenal ensemble. Joining Whitaker are titans of their respective instruments: the percussive force of drummer Clarence Penn; the emotive tenor sax stylings of Tim Warfield; the dazzling trumpet virtuosity of Terell Stafford; the masterful trombone artistry of Michael Dease; and the brilliantly expressive piano of Xavier Davis. This exceptional group performs a captivating program. The setlist encompasses the enduring legacy of Jazz tenor saxophone legend Joe Henderson, interwoven with selections from Kenny Durham’s celebrated catalogue and beloved standards. Prepare for an unforgettable experience; the performance promises to enthrall, uplift, and utterly captivate. This exceptional concert is sure to leave even the most discerning Jazz connoisseur breathless with awe and exhilaration.