Join WCLK this Friday, June 16 for Friday Jazz at the High. This month features drummer extraordinaire Lil John Roberts from-from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is hosted by WCLK's Jamal Ahmad.
In addition to the music, Friday Jazz at the High patrons will get to enjoy the Bruce Onobrakpeya: The Mask and the Cross and Ancient Nubia: Art of the 25th Dynasty exhibitions.
John “Lil’ John” Roberts is a highly sought-after jazz, R&B, and pop drummer. He has toured and recorded with many greats, such as Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Prince, George Duke, Rachelle Ferrell, Anita Baker, Anthony Hamilton, Dave Chappelle, Earth, Wind & Fire, Elton John, and more. He was mentored by jazz great Wynton Marsalis at the age of sixteen.
His television credits include the Mo’Nique Show, Queen Latifah Show, Ray Charles Tribute, Tribute to Quincy Jones, American Idol, American Music Awards, Black Music Honors, MTV Video Music Awards, Billboard Awards, NAACP Image Awards, Trumpet Awards, VH1 Fashion Awards, BET Soul Train Awards, Jay Leno, David Letterman, Chris Rock Show, Oprah, Ellen DeGeneres, Good Morning America, Good Day Atlanta, Jimmy Kimmel, Arsenio Hall, The View, Saturday Night Live, Pre-Grammy Show, BET’s Sunday Best, Apollo Live, and BET ComicView. He released his debut album, The Heartbeat, in 2014.
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