RODRIGO RODRIGUEZ
Rodrigo Rodriguez, percussionist, producer, arranger, singer and composer.
Rodrigo was born 25.08.1974 in Cartagena/Colombia, where he was surrounded by Afro-Colombian rhythm and music all the time.
In 1987-1991 Rodrigo studied at the respected Escuela de Bellas Artes de Cartagena. 1991 he joined the popular music ensembles of Joseito Martinez, Ballet Nacional de Colombia, Orquesta La Octava Potencia.
1995 Rodrigo moved to Switzerland and began playing with Tony Martinez and The Cuban Power (Latin jazz & funk). He later 1998 travelled extensively with Alfredo de la Fe where he experienced extensive worldwide exposure.
Rodrigo’s live playing credits includes work with the late Celia Cruz, Giovanni Hidalgo, Eddie Palmieri, Tony Martinez, Tito Nieves, Richie Ray, Jimmy Bosch, Ray Sepulveda, Dave Valentin, Frankie Morales, Los Hermanos Moreno, Chico Freeman, Albita Rodríguez, Cheo Feliciano, José Alberto ‘El Canario’, Julio Barreto, New York Salsa All Stars, Andy Montañez, Willy Chirino. He has also shared stage with artists like GEORGE BENSON, CARLOS SANTANA, ANASTACIA, BARRY WHITE, DEEP PURPLE, COOL AND THE GANG, TOM JONES and countless other high-profile musicians.
Rodrigo currently resides in Europe and has established himself as a respected musician, band director, master percussionist, composer, singer and rapper. Through his percussion workshops and recorded works, Rodrigo shares his knowledge and insight with up-and-coming percussionists.
RODRIGO RODRIGUEZ IS ENDORSED BY:
WHY I CHOSE BEING ENDORSED BY SONOR:
BECAUSE SONOR HAS A HIGH QUALITY OF INSTRUMENTS AND I ALSO LIKE THE ORIGINALITY OF EACH INSTRUMENTS SOUND.
CD/DVD PRODUCTIONS:
1995-CD Blackmoon, Colombia percussion
1996-CD Grupo Papira, Colombia percussion
1997-CD la ultima Cerveza, Switzerland percussion
1997-CD Marcelo Brito, Italy percussions, backing vocals, raps
1997-CD Patty Lardi, Switzerland percussions
1998-CD Rulo y su Combo Latino, Italy percussions
1998-CD DJ Jean, Germany percussions
1999-CD Tony Martinez, Switzerland percussions, backing vocals
1999-CD Miguel-Angel Mena, Switzerland percussions
2000-CD Alfredo de la Fe, Italy percussions, vocals, backing vocals
2001-CD Havanna Mambo, Italy percussions, raps
2002-CD Mercadonegro, Switzerland percussions, vocals, raps
2002-CD Juancito Martinez, Switzerland percussions, vocals, raps
2003-CD Solar Sides, France percussions, vocals, raps
2003-CD Funkysteps, Holland percussions
2004-CD Solar Sides, France percussions, vocals, raps
2004-CD the Crew, England percussions
2005-CD Monica Possosanto, Switzerland percussions, vocals, raps
2005-CD Mercadonegro, Switzerland percussions, vocals, raps
2005-CD Ayhan Sicimoglu, Turkey percussions, arranger, vocals, raps
2006-CD Mustafa Sandal, Turkey raps
2006-CD Virginia Quesada, Cuba/Italy percussions, backing vocals, raps
2006-CD Rodry-Go! Switzerland producer, percussions, vocals, raps
2006-CD Palenque All Stars, Greece percussions, backing vocals
2006-DVD Komball, France + Switzerland percussions, vocals, raps
2007-DVD Komball, France + Switzerland percussions, vocals, raps
2007-CD Convergencia, Switzerland percussions
2007-CD Gianni Fiorelino, Italy percussions
2008-CD Miguel Enrique, Cuba/Italy percussions, backing vocals, raps
2008-DVD Komball, France + Switzerland percussions, vocals, raps
2008-CD Monica Possosanto, Switzerland percussions, vocals, backing vocals
2008-CD Clase A, Dominican Republic producer, arranger
2008-CD Descargon, Switzerland percussions
2008-CD Frankie Morales, New York composer
2009-CD DJ Nika, Switzerland vocals, raps
2009-CD Rodry-Go! Switzerland producer, percussions, vocals, raps
2009-CD Ayhan Sicimoglu, Turkey percussions, vocals, raps
2009-CD Manolo Vega, Greece percussions
2009-CD Mercadonegro, Switzerland percussions, composer, vocals
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NEW MORNING JAZZ CLUB, PARIS GLASGOW JAZZ FESTIVAL
RONNIE SCOTTS JAZZ CLUB, U.K. BAL DE ROSE, MONACO
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