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Ricky Rodriguez Jazz Fusion Trio (1)
Ricky Rodriguez Jazz Fusion Trio (1)

Fri, Mar 22

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Terraza 7

Ricky Rodriguez Jazz Fusion Trio (1)

Born in Ponce, Ricky honed his classical bass in Puerto Rico's Conservatory. In New York, Grenadier and Colley deepened his skills and flair. Soon, stages lit up with his name beside Marsalis and the Zenón Quartet. From O’Farrill's Jazz Orchestra to Camilo’s trio, Ricky's notes danced without a thre

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Time & Location

Mar 22, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Terraza 7, 40-19 Gleane Street, Elmhurst NY 11373

About the event

Ricky Rodriguez Jazz Fusion Trio

Presented by Terraza 7

Date: Friday March 22nd, 2024

Time: 7:30 pm.

Admission:  $20: Cover charge for mezzanine.

Featuring:

  • Ricky Rodriguez / Acoustic Bass & Compositions
  • Aki Ishiguro / Guitar
  • Julian Berger/ Drums

About Ricky Rodríguez: “Ricky” Rodríguez was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, where he also started his music studies. He received his Bachelor of Music in Classical Bass performance under the tutelage of professors Federico Silva and Jose García at the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico in 2004. Having mastered classical music, Ricky moved to New York City to experiment and increase his musical development in different musical styles. He took private lessons with two of his bass heroes, Mr. Larry Grenadier and Mr. Scott Colley. Within a year, Ricky was performing with internationally distinguished musicians such as David Sánchez Quartet, Branford Marsalis, Michele Rosewoman, Miguel Zenón Quartet, Adam Rogers, Lionel Loueke, Clarence Penn, Ignacio Berroa Quartet, Dave Samuel, Dave Schnitter, Janis Siegel, Joe Locked, Marlon Simon and the Nagual Spirit, Pedrito Martínez, Mayra Casales, the Rodríguez Brothers, Osmany Paredes Quartet, Papo Vázquez and Pirates Troubadours, Donny McCaslin trio, Luis Bonilla and Trombonilla, Paoli Mejias, Ricardo Pons, and Causa Común, The Pleneros de la 21, The Samuel Torres Band, Cristos Rafalides and the Manhattan Vibes, Ximo Tebar and the four lights and the Chico O’ Farril Afro-Cuban Big Band and The Arturo O’ Farrill and The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Michel Camilo’s trio and many others.

Since then, Ricky has performed with some of the giants in Latin Jazz today. These included performances with legendary jazz icons such as Ray Barretto, Endel Dueño, Giovanni Hidalgo, Jerry González, Chuchito Valdéz, Tony Lujan, Erik Figueroa trio, Mandy Visoso, and his orchestra, as well as memorable performances with masters such as Branford Marsalis, Danilo Pérez, David Sánchez, and Ignacio Berroa.

 In 2006, Ricky represented the United States alongside 150 groups that participated in a world tour known as “The Jazz Ambassadors,” as part of the 2006 Jazz at Lincoln Center American Music Abroad “The Rhythm Road Program.” Ricky has performed around the world in the most important Jazz Festivals in France, Italy, Russia, Africa, London, Almaty, Israel, South America, Turkey, Budapest, and the United States. He is currently touring and working with Michel Camilo and Trío Latino, David Sánchez Group, Alfredo Rodriguez Trio, Carolina Calvache Group, Helen Sung Band, The Saturday Night Live Band, The Global Arts Cultural Literacy & Heritage from Symphony Space and his own group. Also his new solo album, Ricky Rodríguez Group “Looking Beyond” was released on June 15th, 2016 under Destiny Record Label.

Tickets

  • Mezzanine

    Gain privileged access to the concert at Terraza7's Mezzanine, where you'll enjoy the intimacy of a private space with seating. Immerse yourself in the melodies and rhythms, all while being in close proximity to the talented musicians.

    $20.00
    +$0.50 service fee
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