The Gathering Orchestra Nonet in a World Premiere

123 Selden St,Detroit MI 48201

21 May, 2022

Description

The World Premiere of NEW Patrice Rushen composition with The Gathering Orchestra, under the direction of Rodney Whitaker The Gathering Orchestra, under the direction of Carr Center Resident Artist, Rodney Whitaker will perform the world premiere of a new commissioned work by the brilliant keyboardist, composer and arranger, Patrice Rushen. This concert will celebrate The Carr Center’s 30th Anniversary. The new work will be performed in three movements to commemorate the three decades. Since its inception the legacy of Jazz has been transmitted across generations of musicians through mentors, seasoned veterans taking the “up and comers” under their wings , giving them an opportunity to learn and play together while creating new work and advancing the art form. The Carr Center, following the vision of our former Artistic Director the late, great, brilliant jazz artist, Geri Allen, formalized and institutionalized this tradition and thus, The Gathering Orchestra, Geri Allen Fellows, were born, in October 2017. The Gathering Orchestra is a two-year fellowship program, under the artistic direction of renowned bassist Rodney Whitaker, former member of the Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra, Director of Jazz Studies at Michigan State University and Carr Center Resident Artist. The Gathering is comprised of 4 seasoned jazz veterans and 14 emerging and highly talented young musicians,(ages 18 - 30).