An all-star ensemble performs two exhilarating sets featuring a powerhouse guitarist.

Bassist Michael Hawkins has performed with jazz legends saxophonists Jimmy Heath, Eric Alexander, Gary Bartz, Donald Harrison; pianists Bruce Barth, Eric Reed, Mulgrew Miller, Cyrus Chestnut, John Hicks; vocalists Vanessa Rubin, Leon Thomas, Carla Cook; vibraharpist Stefon Harris; guitarist Mark Whitfield, Mark Elf and Russell Malone; drummers Carl Allen, Ralph Peterson, Cindy Blackmon; and the trombone and seashells of Steve Turre. Hawkins has led groups and performed in prestigious venues such as The Village Vanguard, Sweet Basil's, Dizzy’s Coca Cola Club (Jazz at Lincoln Center), Cleopatra's Needle, Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase (Chicago), Jazz Bakery (Los Angeles), Ragatta Bar, Sculler's (Boston), The Dakota (Minneapolis) and Yoshi's (Oakland). He is based in Richmond, Virginia.

This unique and rare performance features the extraordinary talents of Dr. Weldon Hill on piano, Billy Williams on drums, and Chris Whiteman on guitar.

Chris Whiteman, a native of Montclair, New Jersey, began his music journey with the trumpet at age 10. At age 13 he was introduced to the guitar and it quickly became his main focus. Initially inspired by blues and rock guitarists like Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy & B.B. King, Chris began to study classical guitar in high school. After graduation, he enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University as classical guitar major, but quickly shifted his interest to jazz. Chris transferred to the University of Miami where he completed a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Music in jazz studies.

As an educator Chris has held faculty positions at the University of Miami and The College of William & Mary. He has also established himself as a top tier online educator, with a thriving YouTube channel and hundreds of online students. Chris also maintains an active performance schedule with his own group and is sideman to a variety of artists. For 2 years he toured with Jazz vocal sensation Veronica Swift and currently works with jazz trumpeter Rick Braun, as well as serving as musical director for vocalist Wyatt Michael (The Voice - Season 21). He has performed at renowned venues across the US and Europe, including the Blue Note NYC, Birdland, Monterey Jazz Festival, and the Hollywood Bowl.

In addition to being a performer and educator, Chris is one of the preeminent arrangers for solo jazz guitar and is a signature artist arranger for Musicnotes.com, the world’s largest online music retailer.

With only 85 seats, shows at Révéler are intimate and immersive. A romantic venue with exquisite sound and dreamy vibes, Révéler offers a unique selection of cocktails, wines, beers, bubbles, and non-alcoholic beverages. Our kitchen delivers small plates crafted with care.

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