INTERVIEWING CUBAN PIANIST Alfredo Rodriguez NEXT MONDAY BEFORE HIS SHOW AT 8:00pm AT The Blue Whale Bar (123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St #301, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Little Toyko) Quincy Jones presents: Alfredo Rodriguez trio new CD release party $20 CLICK LINK BELOW FOR TICKETS! bluewhalemusic/april-2014-schedule/ ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ (born October 7, 1985) is a Cuban composer and Cuban Jazz Pianist. He was trained at Manuel Saumell Conservatory, then at the Amadeo Roldan Music Conservatory as well as the Instituto Superior de Arte. In 2006, Alfredo was selected as one of the twelve pianists from around the world to perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Music Producer Quincy Jones noticed Alfredo at the Jazz Festival due to his talent and began working with him. In 2009, Alfredo left his family and country and began his pursuit of a career in music in the United States. Alfredo has as extensive touring history for a young pianist his age. He has performed at the Playboy Jazz Festival, SXSWMusic Festival, Detroit Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, San Francisco Jazz Festival, Gilmore International Keyboard Festival, Jazz Roots Performing Arts Center Concert Series, XVI International Open Air Festival (Poland), Jazz a Vienne Festival (France), North Sea Jazz Festival (Netherlands), Umbria Jazz Festival (Italy), Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland), Mawazine Festival(Morocco), Mundo Latino Festival (Brazil), Shanghai International Film Festival (China), Shanghai Tourist Festival (China), as well as many other performances. Alfredo has also been chosen by various brands such as Mercedes Benz and Louis Vuitton to perform at corporate functions and product launches. During this period of time, Alfredo has shared stages with many famous Jazz artists such as Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Patti Austin, James Ingram, McCoy Tyner, Esperanza Spalding, Richard Bona, Lionel Loueke, as well as many others. One of Alfredos most well known composition was accomplished through collaboration with Quincy Jones, Tan Dun, and Siedah Garrett; the anthem Better City, Better Life. was selected as the official theme song of the Shanghai World Expo 2010. Alfredos Debut Album produced by Quincy Jones and himself Sounds of Space has been released on Qwest/Mack Avenue Records in 2012. Alfredo is currently recording his second album, produced by Quincy Jones. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfredo_Rodr%C3%ADguez_%28pianist_born_1985%29
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