Add to Calendar Jazz Room Series at HomeJohnathan Blake’s “Pentad” When: 07/03/2021 11:00:00 Overview Drummer Johnathan Blake has built a major career since his graduation from William Paterson’s jazz program in the 1990s, appearing on more than 50 albums and touring and with multiple generations of artists, including a trio with Dave Holland and Kenny Barron, Michael Brecker, Oliver Lake, Roy Hargrove, rapper Q Tip, Tom Harrell, and more. Winner of the 2006 ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award and an experienced bandleader, his versatility has made him one of the most in-demand drummers on today’s scene. This concert features his band, together with saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, vibraphonist Joel Ross, exciting pianist David Virelles, and the busy bassist Dezron Douglas. Son of the great jazz violinist John Blake, Johnathan has become a master at combining the jazz tradition with modernism. Johnathan Blake Sittin’ In, the series of concert previews, presents featured interviews with jazz artists and guest speakers. This informal discussion is free to the public.Sittin' In Meet–the–Artist sessions are one hour prior to each concert (3:00 p.m.) and broadcast on the WP Presents! You Tube channel. Subscribe to the channel here. Submit questions in advance to: jazzroom@wpunj.edu Admission: Pay what you choose - $25 • $20 • $15 • $10 Public$8 Non-William Paterson students and WP CommunityWP Students FREE via a weekly code emailed from facultyAll tickets must be purchased in advance via the internet ticketing systems for this performance. ID: 08509885-5bca-4fc8-8ab8-80ed68f9ecb7 Related Events Mar 03 WP Presents! Virtual WednesdaysRon McCurdy’s Langston Hughes ProjectA Virtual Multimedia Concert of An Epic Poem 3PM | Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 05 WP TheatreVital Signs 2PM | Friday, March 5, 2021 Mar 07 Jazz Room Series at HomeJohnathan Blake’s “Pentad” 11AM | Sunday, March 7, 2021 Mar 10 WP Presents! Virtual WednesdaysThe Great Dubois: Masters of Variety at Home 3PM | Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Mar 12 WP TheatreVital Signs 2PM | Friday, March 12, 2021