Nasheet Waits/Abraham Burton: Blood Brothers — live event
Abraham Burton -tenor saxophone Nasheet Waits -drums Marvin Sewell -guitar Jeremiah Edwards -bass NASHEET WAITS, drummer/music educator, is a New York native. His interest in playing the drums was encouraged by his father, legendary percussionist, Frederick Waits. Over the course of his career, Freddie Waits played with such legendary artists as Ella Fitzgerald, Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, McCoy Tyner, and countless others. Nasheet’s college education began at Morehouse in Atlanta, GA, where he majored in Psychology and History. Deciding that music would be his main focus, he continued his college studies in New York at Long Island University, where he graduated with honours, receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Music. While attending Long Island University, Waits studied privately with renowned percussionist, Michael Carvin. Carvin’s tutelage provided a vast foundation upon which Waits added influences from his father, as well as mentor Max Roach. It was Max that first gave Nasheet’s formidable talent international spotlight, hiring him as a member of the famed percussion ensemble M’BOOM. One highlight of Nasheet’s tenure with M’BOOM was the live concert performance of M’BOOM with special guests Tony Williams and Ginger Baker. In the mid-80’s, Abraham met celebrated saxophonist Jackie McLean with whom he began an apprenticeship. Over the next several years, Abraham studied with McLean at the Hartt School of Music. In 1993, Abraham received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music and Performance from the University of Hartford, graduating with honors. In 2013, Abraham received the prestigious Ralph Bunche Fellowship at Rutgers University where he obtained his Masters Degree in Music. Abraham's professional career initiated with master drummer Arthur Taylor. As a “Wailer," Abraham recorded on the albums Mr. A.T. and Live at the Village Vanguard. Abraham began touring throughout Europe and at popular New York jazz clubs including The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, Sweet Basil and Birdland. Abraham also began performing with his own dynamic group, The Abraham Burton Quartet. The collective has been featured at venues and festivals worldwide including the North Sea Jazz Festival, the Moors Jazz Festival, The JVC jazz Festival and the Pori Jazz Festival. The Band has also appeared internationally on television and radio programs and has recorded a notable collection of albums under Abraham’s leadership. A part of the Mingus family for two decades, Abraham has performed globally in all three ensembles The Mingus Big Band, the Mingus Dynasty and the Mingus Orchestra. In recent years, Abraham began teaching and sharing his musical knowledge and experience with future generations. He joined the faculty at both the Jackie McLean institute of Jazz (University of Hartford) and Rutgers University where his classes are in high demand. His decades of experience and commitment to music have made him an exceptional musician and gifted educator.
Starts: 2024-06-28T21:30:31Z
Ends: 2024-06-28T23:30:31Z
Where: 1158 Broadway, New York, New York 10001, United States
Price: $39.0