Home » Jazz Articles » Vanessa Rodrigues
Jazz Articles about Vanessa Rodrigues
About Vanessa Rodrigues
Instrument: Organ, Hammond B3
Vanessa Rodrigues: Soul Project

by John Kelman
One of the most pleasant surprises of the '04 Ottawa International Jazz Festival was organist Vanessa Rodrigues, who appeared as part of saxophonist Dave Turner's quartet . At a mere 26 years of age, she delivered accompaniment so empathic and solos so well constructed that the only disappointment was that her work had never been documented on record. Until now. With Soul Project Rodrigues steps out with infectious grooves and outstanding playing, paying homage to the established organ trio tradition ...
Continue Reading