Alfredo Rodríguez & Pedrito Martinez Duo at Kimball Ballroom

When two of our staff watched these two musicians go at it on different occasions, more than a year apart and in St. Louis and New York, both reported that as a duo they put on a fantastic show, both stunned that just two people could create such a full and captivating sound. Having them host this seasons Dr. Carlos Perez-Mesa Memorial Concert was an easy decision. Both GRAMMY®-nominated artists, pianist Alfredo Rodriguez and conguero/percussionist/vocalist Pedrito Martinez have, on separate and previous occasions, graced Jazz Series stages. Rodriguez a generation younger than his counterpart, led a trio; Martinez, the seasoned veteran, appeared as a member of Conrad Herwigs Latin Side All-Stars, on a couple of occasions...

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When two of our staff watched these two musicians go at it on different occasions, more than a year apart and in St. Louis and New York, both reported that as a duo they put on a fantastic show, both stunned that just two people could create such a full and captivating sound. Having them host this seasons Dr. Carlos Perez-Mesa Memorial Concert was an easy decision. Both GRAMMY®-nominated artists, pianist Alfredo Rodriguez and conguero/percussionist/vocalist Pedrito Martinez have, on separate and previous occasions, graced Jazz Series stages. Rodriguez a generation younger than his counterpart, led a trio; Martinez, the seasoned veteran, appeared as a member of Conrad Herwigs Latin Side All-Stars, on a couple of occasions.

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