ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ trio

The BJC Arriagan cycle in Bilbao presents one of the most significant international figures of the present time: the Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez. Nominated for a Grammy, Alfredo Rodriguez is an excellent example of a highly talented jazz pianist, in the style of the legendary Keith Jarrett, Thelonious Monk and Art Tatum. Educated at the rigorous classical conservatories of Havana, the fascinating artistry of Cuban-born Rodriguez, obviously draws on his Cuban and jazz roots, while the influence of composers such as Bach and Stravinsky is also evident in his music.

Discovered at the 2006 Montreux Jazz Festival by Quincy Jones, Rodriguez has distinguished himself as the definition of jazz and improvisation without borders.