An Evening with Reggie Workman
Thursday, July 18th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
39 Great Jones Street
New York, NY 10012
Venus Over Manhattan is thrilled to present An Evening with Reggie Workman, the third installment in our new monthly “Evening With” series, where we will extend our public hours and host a musician, immersing our visitors in a unique musical experience with-in the gallery space. Joining Reggie Workman for this special evening are musicians Tamir Lifshitz on guitar, Chi Westfelt on voice, Elijah Thomas on flute, and Timothy Angulo on drums.
Conceived by our founder Adam Lindemann, the series aims to bring together various communities into a dynamic setting that fosters interaction and exchange. By transforming the gallery space into a live music venue, we hope to redefine the way art and music connect and inspire, offering visitors an unexpected and engaging new way to experience both.
About Reggie Workman
Reginald “Reggie” Workman (born June 26, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an acclaimed American avant-garde jazz and hard bop double bassist, recognized for his technical prowess and contributions as a teacher, composer, and jazz advocate. Notably a "Sound Scientist," he received the 2020 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Fellowship Award. Workman joined the John Coltrane Quartet in 1961, contributing to notable albums like Olé Coltrane and Africa/Brass. Throughout the 1960s, he collaborated with jazz legends such as Art Blakey, Thelonious Monk, and Max Roach. In the 1980s, he founded several groups including Top Shelf and The Reggie Workman Ensemble, and co-created the "On Time Jazz Series."
Workman co-founded the Collective Black Artists and led various musical projects over the decades, including Trio Transitions and Trio Three. He established The Montclair Academy of Dance & Laboratory of Music in 1998, emphasizing music and dance education for youth. Recognized as a Living Legend by the African-American Historical and Cultural Museum in Philadelphia, Workman has also received numerous awards, including the Eubie Blake Award and the Doris Duke Impact Award. His extensive community work includes co-producing events and workshops combining music, dance, and theater.
As a professor at The New School College of Performing Arts, Workman mentors students, fostering their individual voices. His notable students include Robert Glasper and James Francies. A 2020 Guggenheim Fellow, Workman continues to inspire through his innovative and educational contributions to jazz.
