Julius Rodriguez — live event
"Rodriguez is now a rising star at the intersection of jazz, soul, hip-hop and blues, playing alongside other multi-hyphenates like José James, Madison McFerrin and Meshell Ndegeocello. On Let Sound Tell All (Verve Records), through an amorphous blend that he simply calls "the music," Rodriguez converged past and present with stellar results, showcasing himself as a torchbearer among a cohort of young New York players bringing history into the future. People like him, vibraphonist Joel Ross and flutist/producer Melanie Charles combine traditional jazz with contemporary rap, electronica and soul, nudging listeners to drop preconceived notions of what Black classical music is supposed to be. Like others before them, they're showing that jazz can be edgy and expansive, not just the backdrop for sipping overpriced drinks in cramped nightclubs. Can Rodriguez play that scene? Sure. But his virtuosity is broader than that, transcending age and genre, making him one of the most well-rounded performers I've encountered in recent years." (Marcus J. Moore, NPR Music)
Starts: 2023-12-02T21:30:49Z
Ends: 2023-12-02T23:00:49Z
Where: 151 Loisaida Avenue, New York, New York 10009, United States
Price: $20.0