Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez Press
PBS Utah Contact:
UtahPresents hosts an unforgettable concert with Alfredo Rodríguez and Pedrito Martínez, two Grammy-nominated musicians blending Cuban roots with jazz innovation. Dennis Busch shares what makes this collaboration a thrilling celebration of rhythm, culture, and virtuosity. Watch the interview…
The Utah Review:
In the Afro-Cuban cultural diaspora that now stretches to the U.S., Rodriguez and Martinez and many of his fellow musicians who were born and raised in Cuba exemplify a virtuosic tradition. In Cuba, young aspiring musicians had two pathways available to them to develop and perfect their art. Read more…
Salt Lake Magazine:
If the duo proved anything by their visit, it’s that they were probably always meant to play as a duo. Each has his own thriving career, but combined they’re able to feed off one another’s energy and obvious gifts, easily sharing the spotlight. Rodriguez has a brand new album out — filled with popular music given the Cuban retreatment, including Europe’s “The Final Countdown,” which they opened the show with — but it hardly seemed the reason why they were there. Instead, they used the night to share passion and joy (so much joy). Read more…