Oct 28, 2025 10:47 AM
In Memoriam: Jack DeJohnette, 1942–2025
Jack DeJohnette, a bold and resourceful drummer and NEA Jazz Master who forged a unique vocabulary on the kit over his…
Bassist Victor Wooten and his wife have recently purchased nearly 150 acres on the Duck River near Nashville. This will be the new home for Wooten’s Bass/Nature Camp—a camp they’ve been running since 2000. The new camp will open on April 5 with a free celebration from 1-6 p.m.
For the last year, past students and friends have given back to the Wootens and have given forward to future students by donating time, labor, and love to erect the infrastructure of the new camp, which will open on April 5. By joining the Wootens and their group of instructors over a few weekends, these past students have helped construct buildings, trails, gardens, and much more—all for the purpose of furthering Wooten’s dream of sharing music and nature with people of all ages from around the world.
For additional information on Wooten Woods and directions, visit wootenwoodsretreat.com.
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