Rodrigo Rodriguez
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 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:
SONOR and ISTANBUL
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 |
LIVE-FESTIVALS ALLOVER THE WORLD:
UMBRIA JAZZ | MURCIA JAZZ FESTIVAL, SPAIN |
NORD SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL | SAN JAVIER JAZZ FESTIVAL, SPAIN |
MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL | BENICASIN MUSIC FESTIVAL, SPAIN |
PALEO FESTIVAL | LUZ DE GAS JAZZ CLUB, SPAIN |
FESTIVAL LATINOAMERICANDO | FESTIVAL DE MUSICA CARIBE |
FIESTA FESTIVAL, ROMA | REUNION ISLANDS FESTIVAL |
GUITARS FESTIVAL, U.K. | COULEUR CAFÉ MUSIC, BELGIUM |
PARIS JAZZ FESTIVAL | IN DOOR FESTIVAL, BELGIUM |
NEW MORNING JAZZ CLUB, PARIS | GLASGOW JAZZ FESTIVAL |
RONNIE SCOTTS JAZZ CLUB, U.K. | BAL DE ROSE, MONACO |
BURGHAUSSEN JAZZ FESTIVAL | BERN JAZZ FESTIVAL |
RED SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL | MUSIC FESTIVAL CANARIAS |
ISTANBUL JAZZ FESTIVAL | TALY SALSA CONGRESS |
BABYLON JAZZ CLUB, TURKEY | PAVAROTTI & FRIENDS, ITALY |
BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB, MILAN | ROSKILLDER FESTIVAL, DENMARK |
JAZZ AL PARQUE, COLOMBIA | FRANKFURT JAZZ FESTIVAL |
BARCELONA & MUSIC FESTIVAL | POLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL |
ZAGREB JAZZ FESTIVAL | CROATIA JAZZ FESTIVAL |
SPLIT JAZZ FESTIVAL | SLOVENIA JAZZ FESTIVAL |
EILAT JAZZ FESTIVAL, ISRAEL | HAMBURG DRUMS FESTIVAL |
DUBAI JAZZ FESTIVAL | ESTIVAL JAZZ, LUGANO/CH |
APRIL JAZZ FESTIVAL, HELSINKI | CALIENTE FESTIVAL, ZURICH |
PLOIESTI HOT JAZZ, ROMANIA | FESTIVAL LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA |
WORLD MUSIC MAMAIA, ROMANIA | SIBIU JAZZ FESTIVAL, ROMANIA |