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Michigan State University professor and jazz double bass player Rodney Whitaker has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, joining the ranks of artists, scholars, scientists, and leaders of one of the oldest learned societies in the US.
"For over 20 years, Professor Whitaker has grown the jazz program at MSU into one of the finest in the nation, and he has done so with innovation, collaboration, and a mentoring philosophy that has enabled graduates to sustain successful music careers while enriching the music community worldwide," James Forger, dean of the College of Music, says in a press release.
"His former students have gone on to perform with jazz greats such as Wynton Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Pat Metheny, Count Orchestra, and Stefon Harris," Forger adds.
The academy was founded in 1780 to help a young nation face its challenges through shared purpose, knowledge, and ideas.
Included in Whitaker's class are actor George Clooney, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and many others in the arts and academia recognized as the finest in their fields.
In total, individuals in 31 areas of expertise are among the new class.duction ceremonies for new members will take place in Cambridge, Mass., in September 2024.
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