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Rodrigo Romero
Rodrigo Romero is a Peruvian saxophonist and educator based in East Orange, NJ.
As a performer, Romero keeps a busy schedule playing as a sideman in the NYC/NJ area with different artists such as Radam Schwartz Organ Trio and Big Band, Carrie Jackson Quintet, Eddie Allen’s Salongo and Jeffrey Lopez’s Salsa Swing Combo, as well as subbing as an honorary member for large ensembles such as The Roy Hargrove Legacy Big Band, Lance Bryant & Shout Big Band, and Orquesta La Palabra. He is constantly developing his skills as an arranger, working with SonD'Kalle Orquesta, Willwallz and Manuela Zapata, arranging, producing and editing their music and/or performances.
As an educator, he has been part of the staff of Jazz House Kids since 2022, and Paterson Music Project since 2024, teaching Middle and High School students from Montclair and Paterson, as well as having his own private studio.
Rodrigo is a graduate from Montclair State University’s John J. Cali School of Music, where he studied under Bruce Williams and Mike Lee.
Romero is releasing his debut album, an Afro-Peruvian music project, “Libre Esencia” on May 23rd, 2025.
For more info, please visit: https://solo.to/rodmusic