La Jolla Music Society
Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez
“The mind-melding between the two is sublime… it’s a joy to hear their visions combine”
— NPR
Learn More About Alfredo Rodriguez
GRAMMY-nominated artists pianist Alfredo Rodriguez and percussionist Pedrito Martinez leave audiences completely mesmerized by their fearless and virtuosic playing. A classical pianist by training, Rodriguez was discovered by his mentor Quincy Jones at the Montreux Jazz Festival while Martinez honed his craft on the streets of Havana, learning the deeply-rooted percussion and vocal style of Afro-Cuban folkloric and religious music.
Their unique backgrounds create an extraordinary synergy. Rodriguez trained in Havana’s rigorous classical conservatories. His artistry is as much shaped by Bach and Stravinsky as it is by Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz. Martinez’ musical training came directly from the streets of the Cayo Hueso neighborhood of Old Havana. Over the years, he has collaborated with icons such as Sting, Paul Simon, and Wynton Marsalis. Together these two master musicians take listeners on a unique and exciting journey through a variety of moods and influences, from Cuban classics to collaborative original compositions and unexpected favorites.
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This performance takes place in The JAI, our cabaret space with full bar, delicious bites, and table service.
Concerts in The JAI typically run 60 – 75 minutes with no intermission.