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Carl Allen & Rodney Whitaker: Work To Do

Read "Work To Do" reviewed by Angela Davis


On Carl Allen and Rodney Whitaker's Work to Do, their second collaboration with Mack Avenue Records, the musicians focus on groove, beauty and respect for the tradition.

Allen and Whitaker provide a swinging backdrop for some of New York's finest and most respected musicians, including guitarist Rodney Jones and saxophonist Vincent Herring, two very distinctive contributors to the album. Joined by five other accomplished artists, the A-list lineup combines to make an electrifying 9-piece ensemble.

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Carl Allen and Rodney Whitaker CD Release Party Monday, June 11th at Sweet Rhythm

Carl Allen and Rodney Whitaker CD Release Party Monday, June 11th at Sweet Rhythm

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services

COME OUT AND CELEBRATE THE MACK AVENUE RELEASE OF CARL ALLEN AND RODNEY WHITAKER MONDAY, JUNE 11TH SWEET RHYTHM 88 7TH AVENUE SOUTH NEW YORK, NY (212) 255-3626 SET TIMES: 8 & 10 PM

CARL ALLEN - DRUMS RODNEY WHITAKER - BASS GEORGE COLLIGAN - PIANO STEVE WILSON - SAXOPHONES RODNEY JONES - GUITAR

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Work To Do

Mack Avenue Records
2009

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