the rodriguez brothers

the rodriguez
brothers
BIO
The Rodriguez Brothers Group is Co-ed by Pianist/Composer Robert and
Trumpeter/Composer Michael. The Brothers were born in NYC and grew up in Miami, FL. Inspired by their father who is a drummer, The RodBros. began
Musical training at a very young age. Their musical development grew with their studies
at the New World High school of the Performing Arts. After high school, Both Robert and
Michael received full Scholarships to the University of Miami. Michael finished his
Bachelors at the New School for Jazz Studies in NYC and Robert after receiving his Bachelors
in Jazz studies at U of M soon followed to New York. Since their arrival in NYC, the RodBros.
have individually worked as sidemen for Roy Haynes, Charlie Haden, Ray Barretto, Eddy
Palmieri, David Sanchez, Wynton Marsalis, Joe Locke, Carla Bley, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Eric
Reed, Bob Minzter, Harry Conick Jr., Christian Mcbride, Richard Bona and Quincy Jones. The Rodriguez Brothers group was formed in 2002 when they recorded their
premier CD titled Introducing The Rodriguez Brothers. The music for this recording
consisted of original compositions influenced by Afro-Cuban and traditional jazz elements.
The group soon began to perform at many prestige’s venues and Festivals including The
JVC Festival at Bryant Park, Syracuse Jazz Festival, Iceland Jazz Festival, George Wein’s
Newport Jazz Festival, Jazz Baltica Jazz Festival, Monterrey Jazz Festival, the Bluenote Jazz
Club, The Jazz Standard and the Artist Quarter and a tour of Spain. Their Second Recording titled Conversations received outstanding reviews from
Down Beat, London Financial Times, NY Times and other publications. The music on
Conversations, again focusing on original compositions, expanded with influences from
other Caribbean and South American rhythms and European classical music all the while
keeping the modern jazz spirit of improvisation, swing and harmony.
Part 1 Mood Swing is the RodBros. latest recording that features the amazing
Carlos Henriquez and Clarence Penn and was produced by Jeff “Jedi Master” Jones and the
RodBros. The compositions on MOOD SWING explore a myriad of moods aiming to take the
listener on a psycho-acoustical journey of exploration. This is the first part of a three part
series to be released on the RODBROS MUSIC LABEL. rodbrosmusic.com
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robert
rodriguez
BIO
Pianist/Composer, Robert Rodriguez was born on January 11, 1978 in New York City. Inspired by his father who is a drummer, Robert began to pursue music from a very early
age. In 1987, his family moved to Miami where Robert found private instruction in piano. By age 12, he was performing classical piano recitals at the Miami Dade community
college. His early interest in classical music and jazz was then nurtured and encouraged
at the New World High School of The Arts in Miami. Robert studied piano and percussion
at the New World School of The Arts and proceeded with a full scholarship to achieve his
bachelor’s of studio music and jazz from the University of Miami.
During his studies at these two institutions, Robert was given the opportunity to
perform with Jerry Bergonzi, Jon Faddis, Kenny Weeler, and Maria Schneider. Living in
Miami and attending the UM, he began working with Ira Sullivan and during the senior
year college he began to tour with the Arturo Sandoval band. In October of 2000, Robert
moved back to his hometown of New York City and began to work professionally with Ray
Barretto, Roy Haynes, Charlie Haden, Ignacio Berroa, David Sanchez, Richard Bona, Dave
Samuels, Joe Locke, Paquito D’Rivera and Dave Weckl. Robert has recorded as a sideman on “Jam Miami” alongside Chick Corea on Rhodes,
Arturo Sandoval’s “Trumpet Evolution” which was produced by Quincy Jones, Ray Barretto’s
2005 Grammy nominated recording “Time is Time was” which featured Robert’s
composition “one for Ray”, Where-As with legendary drummer Roy Haynes, ‘Cultural
Survivor” with David Sanchez and many other recording with independent jazz artists.
In, April of 2006 Robert was featured with the late Ray Barretto in a video recorded special
broadcast on PBS titled “Legends of Jazz”. Robert has co-led two recordings with his brother trumpeter Michael Rodriguez. His work
with the Rodriguez Bros. band has led the way for a commission from the Chamber music
of America and an ASCAP young composers award. Robert continues to compose for the
Rodriguez Bros. and most recently for his piano trio, which he debut at the
Bluenote Jazz Club in 2009.
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mike
rodriguez
BIO
Trumpeter/composer, Michael Rodriguez was born on July 14, 1979 in Queens, New York. At the age of 8 Michael’s family moved to Miami where he began studying classical guitar.
With much encouragement from his family he then began to play the trumpet in middle school and was later accepted at the prestigious New World High School of the Arts to study trumpet
and guitar. Michael continued his trumpet studies with a full scholarship at the University of Miami. After completing two years at the University of Miami, he decided to transfer to the New
School University in New York where he received his B.A. Michael has performed with Pianist Eric Reed, Clark Terry, Bobby Watson, Quincy Jones, Joe Lovano, Toshiko Akiyoshi Orchestra, Chico O’Farill Orchestra, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra,
Pop Icon Jessica Simpson, Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, Carla Bley Band, Harry Conick jr., Eddie Palmieri Septet, Paquito D’Rivera, Lincoln Center Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra, Smithsonian Jazz
Orchestra, Bob Minzter, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Kenny Barron, Rufus Reed, Maria Schneider and the Charlie Haden Liberation Orchestra. In December of 2003 Michael recorded on Charlie Haden’s
Grammy Award winning “Land of the Sun” album featuring Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Joe Lovano. Michael has recorded with a diverse number of jazz musicians and settings
including; Charlie Haden’s Liberation Music Orchestra, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Richard Bona, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and Conrad Herwig.
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discography
Introducing The Rodriguez Brothers - 2003
Conversations, Savant Records - 2007
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REVIEWS
...there’s no mistaking the sparks, Robert crunches and fragments
harmony when soloing in fast tunes, Michael has an innate understanding of how to
play the flugelhorn on slow songs while keeping them tense. - Ben Ratliff, The New York
Times
Conversations speaks to the unlimited possibilities of the fusion between jazz and Latin
music. The Rodriguez brothers are daring risk takers who have the ability to push improvised music forward with vigorous optimism.
- John Barron, All About Jazz
In a battle of young jazz band, the Rodriguez Brothers just might dust
the competition.
- Phillip Booth, Downbeat
The Rodriguez Brothers is a no-non-sense jazz group to keep your eyes and ears on...they
write and perform jazz the way it ought to be.
- Mark Bialczak, The Post-Standard
Outstanding tracks
- Will Smith, JazzTimes
For its energy, dedication and the joy of the best of Jazz and Latin, this record is hard to
beat. unreservedly recommended.
- Tony Hall, London Financial Times.
The Rodríguez Brothers have been identified in many forums as one of the tightest acts in
jazz today, and on their uplifting gem Conversations, they play jazz like jazz musicians
should.
- Nelson Rodriguez, Latin Beat
Blends elements of Latin jazz and post-bop in fine fashion, with each of them contributing
several infectious originals.
- Ken Dryden, All Music Guide
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out of four stars, Downbeat Magazine
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CONTACT
MANAGEMENT
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