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Come join us Wednesday December 7, 2016 for an incredible night of jazz featuring legendary jazz bassist Rufus Reid!
Hackett Catholic Prep is proud to host this "Side By Side" concert with Michigan State University's Jazz Orchestra 1 and our own Hackett Jazz Band.
Rufus Reids major professional career began in Chicago and continues since 1976 in New York City. He has toured and recorded with Eddie Harris, Nancy Wilson, Harold Land & Bobby Hutcherson, Lee Konitz, The Thad Jones & Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra, Dexter Gordon, J.J. Johnson, Art Farmer, Stan Getz, Kenny Burrell, Kenny Barron and countless others. He continues to enjoy associations with Tim Hagans, Bob Mintzer, Frank Wess, Marvin Stamm, Benny Golson. He is equally known as an exceptional educator. Dr. Martin Krivin and Reid created the Jazz Studies & Performance Program at William Paterson University. Reid retired after 20 years, but continues to teach, conducting Master Classes, workshops, and residencies around the world.
Rufus book, The Evolving Bassist, published since 1974, continues to be recognized as the industry standard as the definitive bass method. January, 2000, the books millennium edition was published. In December 2003, The Evolving Bassist DVD was released. This two and one half hour DVD also offers a Concert view, featuring Mulgrew Miller and Lewis Nash.
Hackett Catholic Prep is privileged and honored to host jazz legend Rufus Reid! The show begins at 7:00pm-- join us for a wine and cheese reception beginning at 6pm.
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LocationHackett Catholic Prep Auditorium (View)
1000 W. Kilgore Rd.
Kalamazo, MI 49008
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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