Culture, Science, ArtsALFREDO RODRIGUEZ, Cuban Pianist, talented Jazz Composer (Video) * Un talentoso pianista y compositor cubano, Alfredo Rodríguez (Video).

Alfredo Rodríguez (born October 7, 1985) is a pianist and talented Cuban Jazz composer. 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.

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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.

ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ “Crossing the Border”
http://youtu.be/csM_M-j3UNE

One of Alfredo’s 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.

Alfredo’s 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.

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ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ, Cuban Pianist, talented Jazz Composer
The Cuban History, Arnoldo Varona, Editor

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UN TALENTOSO PIANISTA Y COMPOSITOR CUBANO, ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ.

Alfredo Rodríguez (nacido el 7 de octubre de 1985) es un compositor, pianista de jazz cubano. Se formó en el Conservatorio Manuel Saumell, luego en el Conservatorio de Música Amadeo Roldán, así como el Instituto Superior de Arte.

En 2006, Alfredo fue seleccionado como uno de los doce pianistas de todo el mundo para llevar a cabo en el Festival de Jazz de Montreux. Productor musical Quincy Jones notó Alfredo en el Festival de Jazz por su talento y empezó a trabajar con él. En 2009, Alfredo dejó a su familia y su país y comenzó su búsqueda de una carrera en la música en los Estados Unidos.

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Alfredo tiene como historia extensa gira de un joven pianista de su época. Ha actuado en el Festival de Jazz de Playboy, SXSWMusic Festival, Detroit Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, Festival de Jazz de San Francisco, Festival Internacional de Teclado Gilmore, Roots Jazz Performing Arts Center Concert Series, Open Air Festival Internacional XVI (Polonia), un Festival de Jazz de Vienne (Francia), North Sea Jazz Festival (Holanda), Festival de Jazz de Umbria (Italia), Festival de Jazz de Montreux (Suiza), Festival Mawazine (Marruecos), Festival Latino del Mundo (Brasil), Festival Internacional de Cine de Shanghai (China ), Shanghai Festival de Turismo (China), así como muchas otras actuaciones.

Alfredo también ha sido elegido por varias marcas como Mercedes Benz y Louis Vuitton para actuar en eventos corporativos y lanzamientos de productos. Durante este período de tiempo, Alfredo ha compartido escenario con muchos artistas famosos de jazz como Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Patti Austin, James Ingram, McCoy Tyner, Esperanza Spalding, Richard Bona, Lionel Loueke, así como muchos otros.

ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ “Crossing the Border”
http://youtu.be/csM_M-j3UNE

Una de composición más conocida de Alfredo se logró mediante la colaboración con Quincy Jones, Tan Dun, y Siedah Garrett, el himno “Mejor ciudad, mejor vida”. fue seleccionado como el tema oficial de la Expo Mundial de Shanghai 2010.

Album Debut de Alfredo producido por Quincy Jones y el propio “Sounds of Space” ha sido puesto al público en el Qwest/Mack Avenida Records en 2012. Alfredo se encuentra grabando su segundo álbum, producido por Quincy Jones.

Sources: Wiki/YouTube/InternetPhotos/www.thecubanhistory.com
ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ, Cuban Pianist, talented Jazz Composer
The Cuban History, Arnoldo Varona, Editor

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