by The Carr Center | Apr 11, 2023 | Meet The Artist
Jharis Yokley Rising star drummer, producer and songwriter Jharis Yokley is a force of nature spanning the hip-hop, jazz, R&B and rock scenes. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Yokley graduated from the prestigious Berklee College, studying under jazz greats Terri...
by The Carr Center | Apr 11, 2023 | Meet The Artist
Brad Allen Williams Although known for his surrealistic guitar stylism, Brad Allen Williams describes himself as a “professional listener.” He serves music in many capacities— recording artist, guitarist, composer, producer—and in every role centers absorption,...
by The Carr Center | Dec 1, 2022 | Meet The Artist
Monty Cole: Theatre and Film writer-director from Oak Park, IL. Monty has directed for Steppenwolf, Center Theatre Group, The Goodman Theatre, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Victory Gardens Theater, the Center for New Performance, Cape Cod Theatre Project, Alley...
by The Carr Center | Oct 27, 2022 | Meet The Artist
Photographer Hugh Grannum, a native of Brooklyn, NY, on staff at The Detroit Free Press since 1970, is also widely known outside the field of photojournalism. He has conducted a number of photography workshops, taught at Wayne County Community College, from 1977 to...
by The Carr Center | Oct 27, 2022 | Meet The Artist
Brilliant Detroit Visual Artist Carole Harris, is a lifelong Detroiter and graduate of Wayne State University, who describes her life’s passion this way… “My work relies on improvisation. I am fascinated with hue and pattern, often drawing inspiration from...
by The Carr Center | Oct 19, 2022 | Meet The Artist
Charenée Wade is known for her expert vocal improvisational ability and her seriously swinging groove, she evokes a classic jazz sound akin to Betty Carter and Sarah Vaughan. With her Motéma debut, Offering: The Music of Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson (June 23),...
