Center Presents
JazzTalk: A Conversation with Don Was
Online // Monday, Feb 10, 7pm ET
Event Details
Mon Feb 10 - 7pm ET
JazzTalk: A Conversation with Don Was
Don Was has led a prolific career in the music industry, winning six Grammy Awards as producer of albums by artists including the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and Bonnie Raitt. A founding member of the art-funk band Was (Not Was), he also has made his mark as a filmmaker, radio host and Emmy-winning music director for TV and film. Since 2011, he has served as president of the venerated jazz label Blue Note Records.
In this JazzTalk conversation, Was will discuss his early years in the business, his work with some of the greatest musicians of our time, his experiences running a prestigious record label, and his current tour as bassist and leader of the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, a collective of top jazz musicians from his hometown of Detroit.
Join us for this engaging conversation in anticipation of Was’ performance with his band the Pan-Detroit Ensemble on February 28 at the Palladium.
About JazzTalk
JazzTalk is a series of informal online conversations with jazz artists performing in the current Center Presents season. Host Todd Williams is a nationally known saxophonist, composer and music educator who first gained national fame as a member of Wynton Marsalis’ ensembles. Williams talks with each guest about a variety of topics, including their background, inspirations and current work. Viewers can join in via Vimeo and pose questions after the discussion. Participation in the webinar is free.
