NASHVILLE PLAYERS:
Marcus Finnie Drums
Adam Nitti Bass
Calvin Turner Bass
Pat Bergeson Guitar
LOS ANGELES PLAYERS
Katisse Buckingham: jazz flute, sax
Andre Manga: bass
Jimmy Branly: Drums, Percussion
Joey De Leon: Percussion
Dan Lutz: electric, upright bass
Bob Shepherd:Sax
Joey Heredia: drums
Chris Wabich: drums
Brad Dutz: percussion
Alex Al: Bass
Ben Wendel: soprano sax
Allen Hinds: guitar
Chris Golden: f retless bass
Rene Camacho: Baby bass
Michael Whittaker: piano, Keys, composer
For bookings contact:
Emerson Bran Management
emersonbranmgmt@sbcglobal.net
(818) 943-5155
Influences
Chick Corea, Miles, Herbie Hancock, Oscar Peterson, Kenny Barron, The Yellowjackets, George Duke, Zarim Ziad, Michel Camilo, Cal Tjader, Fred Hammond, Paul Simon, Prince, many more
Hey thanks for stopping by. My name is Michael Whittaker. Im a producer and composer from LA, now in Nashville. The Modern World band is a mix of some of LA’s hottest jazz and session players. Currently Im on tour with latin artist Paulina Rubio.Hope to hear from all of you! I also score movies and Tv shows, check out my website for more info on that. Hope to hear from you all.
Hey Mike. I just heard about Wayman. Man this is a sad day in the jazz world. I'm praying for his family for strength and God's grace. Hit me up when you get a chance. And I am also praying for you too my brother. God Bless you bro!
Were doing great, I graduated last may hah but I was at an event that our Jazz group performed at and they're great too lol. Are you comin down this year?
the drumtracks are just not gonna work because the one leg of the floortom was not pointing in the right direction. could we redo all the songs next week and maybe add 3 more? that would be great. thanks in advance!!
as usual you gave some serious lessons at the rutledge with adam... always a pleasure to watch and hear you play, great lead sounds and massive chord work... peace brother... mani
It was great seeing you at NAMM after such a long time! Would be great to one day play together again. Let's stay in touch. Good Luck with all your musical project and in your personal life.
really great show last night at 3 & L. great sounds as usual!!! glad i finally got to catch a performance... and oh that marcus.... you guys are a good fit... peace
Mr Micheal.. Whats happening man. Its been sometime. Hows life and the music treating you. You in Atlanta anytime soon? Oh yeah, Maybe next year for LA in hoops. Haha. Peace brotha.
ja, i am a new bassplayer and i need a keyboardplayer who owns this new pianoseat, which is similar to a campingtoilett, for my gig on july 13, sunday night, 9pm, 4hrs of playingtime and 25$ gasmoney paid in form of toilettpaper.
