Drummer-composer Willy Rodriguez navigates loss and memory on In The Unknown (I Will Find You), out March 13 via Sunnyside Records Drummer, composer, and bandleader Willy Rodriguez returns with In The Unknown (I Will Find You), a profound exploration of loss, memory, and spiritual connection. The album, his sophomore release following the widely acclaimed Seeing … Read More
Latin Grammy-winning drummer and bandleader Willy Rodriguez Unveils Debut Album Seeing Sounds on March 29, 2024 Drummer-composer Willy Rodriguez proudly announces the release of his debut album Seeing Sounds, releasing March 29, 2024. Joining the Puerto Rico-born, New York based musician on his expansive debut is trumpeter Jason Palmer, saxophonist Hery Paz, pianist Leo Genovese, … Read More
The Willy Rodriguez Quintet, featuring drummer Rodriguez with trumpeter Jason Palmer, saxophonist Alec Harper, pianist Carlos Homs and bassist Luques Curtis will be appearing at Smalls Jazz Club,located at 183 West 10th Street in New York, NY on Thursday, March 23rd from 7:30-10:00 PM. Doors open at 7:00. More details can be found online at … Read More
Erin McDougald “This Side of Sinatra” Saturday, July 11, 9:30 PM 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club New York City “Erin McDougald is one of the best voices in jazz today.” – Howard Mandel, Downbeat Magazine New York, NY – 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club, located at 254 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019, proudly … Read More
By James Nadal, All About Jazz 4 Stars! If the Mediterranean can be arguably construed as the cradle of civilization, then Italy certainly has a favorable geographical position in this debate, as it protrudes into the middle of the sea. Francesco Marcocci learned the bass in his hometown of Pisa, Italy, and in the process … Read More
By James Nadal, All About Jazz The most distinguished characteristic of Afro-Caribbean music—as well as its greatest contribution to the jazz idiom—has been the drums. If we take this one step further, the Afro-Cuban tradition of drumming has had the highest degree of influence, and has been readily identifiable, since the Latin dance crazes of … Read More
Dave Liebman Presents: Ceremony By Raul da Gama, Latin Jazz Net 5 Stars In 1987 Dave Liebman joined saxophonist Wayne Shorter, bassist Eddie Gómez, drummer Jack DeJohnette and pianist Richie Beirach in recording Live Under The Sky: Tribute to John Coltrane in Tokyo. The intensity of that performance and the subsequent interview with Mr. Liebman … Read More
