internationally acclaimed Cuban jazz pianist who, due to his formal training, is as proficient at playing classical music as he is his chosen genre.
Rodriguez was born in Havana in 1985 and named for his father, a popular singer, television host, and entertainer. He began his musical studies on percussion at the age of seven and training on the piano at age 10. He was enrolled in the Manuel Saumell Conservatory, and later at the Amadeo Roldan Music Conservatory. He won classical competitions in both schools.
The Köln Concert
He also received some on-the-spot training; at the age of 14, he began playing with and arranging for his father's orchestra. At the age of 15, he received Keith Jarrett's classic Köln Concert album as a gift from an uncle, and his ears were opened to improvisation.
Rodriguez eventually studied at Cuba's premier school, Instituto Superior de Arte, where he also won several competitions.
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In the music library: Duologues (with Pedrito Martinez)
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