Rodney Whitaker

Vijay Iyer Trio: "Historicity" (ACT Music). Read More

Among those who evaluated the young musicians were pianist Benny Green and drummer Jeff Hamilton. Read More

Join the Michigan State University professors of jazz as they celebrate the holiday season with jazzy renditions of their own holiday favorites during “A Jazzy Little Christmas," at 8 p.m. Read More

The Jazz Ministry of Saint Peters Church, Noble Art Pianos and pianoculture.com proudly announce the arrival of a new Sauter Omega 220 Concert Piano at Saint Peters Church. Read More

Fun at the Fleet: Pizza/calzone dinners, 5-8 p.m., music by Southbound, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today; dancing with music by Southbound, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Read More

While all signs point to an early December return, Detroit Symphony Orchestra music director Leonard Slatkin remains sidelined as he recovers from a heart attack he suffered overseas at the beginning of the month. Read More

Wing-n-Things dinner ($1.50-$5), 5-8 p.m., music by Doug Bracey, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today; Thanksgiving Dinner 2-6 p.m. Read More

There's no single answer to the question of what's happening in jazz right now, but "Historicity" by the kinetic trio led by pianist Vijay Iyer represents one reasonable place to start (3 stars, ACT). Read More

Nov. 22, 2009 Iyer trio's new 'Historicity' draws from eclectic sources BY MARK STRYKER FREE PRESS MUSIC CRITIC There's no single answer to the question of what's happening in jazz right now, but "Historicity" by the kinetic trio led by pianist Vijay Iyer represents one reasonable place to start (*** out of four stars, ACT). Read More

Lansing based music duo Mighty Medicine not only believes all that, but strives to manifest it in their performances and recordings. Read More