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Alfredo Rodriguez is a Grammy-nominated jazz pianist known for his fusion of Cuban musical traditions with diverse contemporary influences.
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Request A ShowAlfredo Rodriguez signed with Detroit's jazz label Mack Avenue Records in 2011, releasing several albums including 'Sounds of Space', 'The Invasion Parade', 'Tocororo', and 'A Little Dream'.
Alfredo Rodriguez began working with Quincy Jones in 2009, collaborating on the 2010 Shanghai World Expo theme song and co-producing multiple albums such as 'Sounds of Space' and 'The Invasion Parade'.
Alfredo Rodriguez Trio is featured as part of the 'Concerts @ The JAI' series by La Jolla Music Society.
Alfredo Rodriguez Trio performed for an NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert.
Alfredo Rodriguez has performed alongside Pedrito Martinez, including engagements at Blues Alley and the Perelman Theater, Kimmel Cultural Campus.
Alfredo Rodriguez has collaborated with Richard Bona on recordings such as 'Raices (Roots)' from the album 'Tocororo' and performed live together at events like Jazz à Vienne 2021.
Alfredo Rodriguez collaborated with Ibeyi on the album 'Tocororo', including tracks like 'Yemaya' and 'Sabanas Blancas'.
Alfredo Rodriguez featured Ibrahim Maalouf on his album 'Tocororo', including the track 'Venga la Esperanza'.
Alfredo Rodriguez was born in Havana, Cuba in 1985. He began his musical education early, studying at both the Manuel Saumell Conservatory and the Amadeo Roldan Music Conservatory, where he earned awards in classical competitions. By the age of 14, he was performing with and arranging music for his father’s orchestra. His academic journey continued at Cuba’s Instituto Superior de Arte, where he also achieved success in various competitions. A significant turning point in his career occurred in 2006 when he was invited to the Montreux Jazz Festival. During this event, he had the opportunity to perform privately for Quincy Jones, a meeting that would profoundly influence his professional path.
In 2009, Rodriguez relocated to the United States. He began collaborating professionally with Quincy Jones, contributing to the English theme song “Better City, Better Life” for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, alongside Chinese composer Tan Dun and songwriter Siedah Garrett. This period marked the beginning of extensive touring and performances at major jazz festivals, including Montreux, Playboy, Detroit, Newport, San Francisco, North Sea, Umbria, and Vienna Jazz Festivals. He also played in renowned jazz clubs such as Ronnie Scott’s, Yoshi’s, and The Blue Note, opening for various jazz and popular music artists as he established his presence in the international music scene.
His career progression saw him sign with Detroit’s Mack Avenue Records in 2011. His debut album, “Sounds of Space,” co-produced with Quincy Jones, was released in 2012, garnering critical acclaim and leading to further touring opportunities. Rodriguez continued to explore and integrate Cuban folk traditions into his works, evidenced by his 2014 album “The Invasion Parade,” which also featured compositions based on standards from his homeland. Subsequent releases under Mack Avenue Records include “Tocororo” (2016), a project that featured guest artists such as Richard Bona, Ibrahim Maalouf, and Ibeyi, and his fourth studio album, “A Little Dream” (2018). Most recently, he released “Coral Way,” available on major platforms like iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify.
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