Alfredo Rodríguez

Each recording by Cuban pianist and composer Alfredo Rodríguez tells a story. His albums are not collections of musical pieces but tales told in a distinctive voice. His 2011 debut, 'Sounds of Space', served as an introduction to his bold talent. Guests on 'Tocororo' include Ibrahim Maalouf (trumpet), Richard Bona (vocals, electric bass) and Ibeyi (vocals).

Alfredo Rodríguez's fourth studio album was recorded in just two days, with a majority of the songs being done impressively in one take. Over the past decade he has gone from a young local Cuban artist to a globally recognized Grammy®-nominee. As jazz music sees a resurgence in younger audiences, Rodríguez is leading the way for the new wave of Cuban musicians.

Alfredo Rodríguez's fourth studio album was recorded in just two days, with a majority of the songs being done impressively in one take. Over the past decade he has gone from a young local Cuban artist to a globally recognized Grammy®-nominee. As jazz music sees a resurgence in younger audiences, Rodríguez is leading the way for the new wave of Cuban musicians.

The preparation of this cantata has its origin in the poetic text written by Luciano González Sarmiento in 2015, which served the libretto for the music composed by Tomás Marco the next year (2016). Organized in five episodes, The devastated island is a description of mankind in her decline, compelled to live in the loneliness of a devastated island, where she faces the agonizing dilemma between life and death, a dilemma solved by the loving experience reconstructed in the warm sea of the Nereids.

Based on the poetic text written by Luciano González Sarmiento, mezzo Marina Rodríguez-Cusí delivers a stunning performance of La isla desolada. Recorded live, Rodríguez-Cusí brilliantly showcases the beautiful complexity of this music.

Reseña en Astiberri: Un grupo de soldados recorre el territorio asignado destruyendo pueblos y eliminando a los supervivientes hasta que uno de los miembros del grupo resulta herido en una emboscada. Obligados a buscar ayuda para su compañero, acaban encontrando refugio en la casa de unos campesinos que, en otras circunstancias, hubieran sido el blanco de sus acciones… En la esencia de La mano del diablo está un sólido alegato contra la sinrazón de la guerra y la forma en la que ésta afecta al comportamiento de quienes participan en ella.

Each recording by Cuban pianist and composer Alfredo Rodríguez tells a story. His albums are not collections of musical pieces but tales told in a distinctive voice. His 2011 debut, 'Sounds of Space', served as an introduction to his bold talent. Guests on 'Tocororo' include Ibrahim Maalouf (trumpet), Richard Bona (vocals, electric bass) and Ibeyi (vocals).

Recorded live at Teatro Real, Madrid, May, 08, 2015, during the premiere of a new production.