MSU jazz studies director Rodney Whitaker was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in September.

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Born on the east side of Detroit and now living in Lansing, Rodney Whitaker, 57, an internationally known jazz bassist, was being inducted as an esteemed member of the organization. The director ...

Rodney Whitaker is associate professor of double bass and director of jazz studies at the Michigan State University College of Music. Whitaker is one of the leading performers and teachers of jazz ...

The event celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. King. Director of Jazz Studies at the College of Music, Rodney Whitaker, talks about why they continue to do this event every year. “One is ...

Legendary organist Dr. Lonnie Smith, bassist Rodney Whitaker, The Bad Plus, and even André 3000 have all performed on the intimate stage at Cliff Bell’s. The club has never had a house band, finding ...

A few tickets are still available for the second annual Athletic Boosters of Blanchester Blue Tie Event March 15 at the high ...

LeAnn Rimes became one of the youngest country stars of all time when she topped the charts with "Blue" at only 13 years old.