Pharez Whitted is an Indiana native, born right here in Indianapolis. (Oh yeah, did we mention he's also an educator, composer, producer...the list goes on and on).
No matter how long his list of credentials, Whitted is proof Hoosiers can go big places in the entertainment industry. He has performed at legendary events and places, including gigs at the 1988 Presidential Inauguration, the Billboard Music Awards and Carnegie Hall. He has also hit the stage with musical legends like The Temptations, Roy Meriwether and fellow Hoosier John Mellencamp.
Whitted has written, produced, arranged and produced two CDs for Motown's Jazz record label — "Pharez Whitted" and "Mysterious Cargo." He also co-produced the MoJazz album "People Make the World Go 'Round." His third album will be released sometime this year.
While in Indiana, Whitted studied at DePauw University and earned his master's degree at Indiana University in the Jacobs School of Music. He currently serves as director of jazz studies at Chicago State University (you know, in all the free time he has left after traveling around to perform for us with his sextet and featured saxophonist, Eddie Bayard).
Did You Know? Pharez Whitted is the son of late singer and bassist Virtue Hampton Whitted and newphew of famed trombonist Slide Hampton.
Come groove with this Indianapolis native Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Cover is $12.
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