Alfredo Rodriguez: Cuban Pianist Produced by Quincy Jones
“Sounds of Space” Album Cover (Photo Credit: Mack Avenue)
Alfredo Rodriguez was a relatively unknown jazz pianist when legendary producer Quincy Jones spotted him at a gig. A month later Rodriguez got a call and was told Quincy Jones would like to produce his first album. Reporter Betto Arcos tells the story.
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