Pharez Whitted Quintet at An Die Musik Live

Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, Pharez received his music education at Depauw University and Indiana University. During his professional career Pharez has participated in several television events including The Billboard Music Awards and The Arsenio Hall Show and has worked with a variety of artists including George Duke, Elvin Jones, Slide Hampton, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, David Baker, Ramsey Lewis, Lou Rawls and John Mellencamp.

In addition to work as a musician, Pharez is a producer, composer, arranger and educator. He has taught Jazz Trumpet, Jazz Improvisation, Jazz History and has directed jazz ensembles at various Universities and High Schools throughout the country...

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Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, Pharez received his music education at Depauw University and Indiana University. During his professional career Pharez has participated in several television events including The Billboard Music Awards and The Arsenio Hall Show and has worked with a variety of artists including George Duke, Elvin Jones, Slide Hampton, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, David Baker, Ramsey Lewis, Lou Rawls and John Mellencamp.

In addition to work as a musician, Pharez is a producer, composer, arranger and educator. He has taught Jazz Trumpet, Jazz Improvisation, Jazz History and has directed jazz ensembles at various Universities and High Schools throughout the country. Presently he serves as the Director of Jazz Studies at Chicago State University.

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