Fred Hopkins - Jazz Avant-Bassist

Friday June 4 10AM-2PM
Hosted By Goodwrench
Fred Hopkins was a busy and influential jazz bassist most noted for his work with the trio Air along with Henry Threadgill and Steve McCall. He also worked with a variety of other artists, including Muhal Richard Abrams, Hamiet Bluiett, Kahil El Zabar, David Murray, Oliver Lake, Don Pullen, and many others. This special will look at the many facets of his career, and as a result, a wide cross-section of mind-bending jazz.