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Willy Rodriguez

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Willy Rodriguez was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and began playing drums at age thirteen. He received his musical start playing throughout Puerto Rico in rock and pop bands. When Willy was twenty-one he started working as the Musical Director and drummer for Latin American Idol’s touring group. Following his experience at Idol, he was awarded a scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music in 2007. His reputation as a skilled musician spread quickly in the Boston area and he began playing extensively with musicians such as Jason Palmer and Andre Heyward. At Berklee, Willy studied with a host of famed teachers such as Terri-Lyne Carrington, Yoron Israel, Ralph Peterson and Greg Osby

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Ensemble C (Claire Cope), Omar Thomas, and Isaiah Collier

Read "Ensemble C (Claire Cope), Omar Thomas, and Isaiah Collier" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This show features groups such as the Omar Thomas Large Ensemble and Ensemble C led by Claire Cope. It also includes music from Isaiah Collier, Oscar Brown Jr., and Anat Cohen. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air ...

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Article: Year in Review

I Dischi del 2024 secondo Ludovico Granvassu

Read "I Dischi del 2024 secondo Ludovico Granvassu" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


Spesso molti articoli sulle “migliori uscite dell'anno" iniziano con una premessa quasi apologetica ("questi non sono necessariamente 'i migliori album dell'anno,' ma 'i miei preferiti';" “è tutto soggettivo;" “domani avrei scelto titoli diversi;" “ho potuto selezionare solo dieci album," ecc.)? Queste dichiarazioni sembrano riflettere il disagio del redattore, costretto a riassumere un vasto ecosistema artistico selezionando ...

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Article: Year in Review

Ludovico Granvassu's Garden of Jazzy Delights 2024

Read "Ludovico Granvassu's Garden of Jazzy Delights 2024" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


Have you noticed how many “best of the year" listicles start with an apologetic preamble ("these are not necessarily 'the best albums of the year' but 'my favorites';" “it's all subjective;" “tomorrow I might have chosen different titles;" “I could only select ten albums" etc.)? Those disclaimers channel the writer's discomfort of having to summarize a ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Dave Douglas, Bévort 3, Willy Rodriguez, Jake Long & More

Read "Dave Douglas, Bévort 3, Willy Rodriguez, Jake Long & More" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


An mix of United Statesian and European projects showcase a fascinating set of creative new jazz. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Bévort 3 “Strolling in June" Northbound (Gateway) 0:16 Host talks 5:52 Willy Rodríguez “Roy's Masterplan" Seeing Sounds (Coucs) 7:13 Host talks ...

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Article: Album Review

Francesco Marcocci: FOLKLORiCO

Read "FOLKLORiCO" reviewed by James Nadal


If the Mediterranean can be arguably construed as the cradle of civilization, then Italy certainly has a favorable geographical position in this debate, as it protrudes into the middle of the sea. Francesco Marcocci learned the bass in his hometown of Pisa, Italy, and in the process absorbed the rich musical legacies prevalent in the region. ...


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