Malachi Whitson's "Something With Soul"

Malachi Whitson (drums) was born in Richmond, California and began playing drums at age seven. He received awards for his musicianship from the Stanford Jazz Workshop, San Jose Jazz Workshop and Folsom Jazz Festival while in high school. Whitson received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Brubeck Institute at the University of the Pacific and a Master of Fine Arts degree from California Institute of the Arts. He has performed with Joshua Redman, Helen Sung, Christian McBride and Theo Croker. Whitson has served as an instructor at the Stanford Jazz Workshop, Brubeck Institute Summer Jazz Colony, and East Bay Center for the Performing Arts. His ensemble "Something with Soul" presents an energetic and powerful take on the classic soul sound fusing jazz elements with R&B, hip hop, and rock. The ensemble strives to present a brand new sound that speaks to the soul of the people of the world.

All shows at Sam First are 21+ (no one under the age of 21 will be permitted)

Show Times: 7:30pm & 9:00pm, and a separate ticket is required for each show.

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