CITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTA:

Tesoros escondidos del Cancionero
Puertorriqueño En Concierto pianista/vocalista Willie Rodrigueaz y Amigos

Viernes , Noviembre 14,Del 2014 A Las
7pm
Un musical que explora  la belleza de piezas poco conocidas del cancionero Puertorriqueno.  Bajo la direccion del Dr. Willie Rodriguez, con conocidos amigos en el mundo de la musica

Como: NELSON GONZALES, ANDY GONZALES, NICKY MARRERO, JIMMY BOSCH, IVAN RENTA Y LAURA REYES, ENTRE OTROS INVITADOS Y SORPRESAS.

Este evento esta dedicado al reconocimiento de la contribucion que los compositores han aportado a la cultura, lenguage y herencia de Puerto Rico.

TICKETS A LA VENTA EN Aaron Davis Hall BOX OFFICE

Aaron Davis Hall
135 street & convent Avenue.
TEL: 212-650-6900.
Abierto de 12 - 6;00pm

About Willie Rodriguez

Willie Rodriguez is a native New Yorker who was born and raised in this city.  His music study began in church where he learned to sing and play classical music.  His piano playing quickly developed in all directions as he studied classical, salsa, jazz and popular music. 

Willie Rodriguez’ performances and touring career dates back to the early 70’s with several known artists of the time and now.  Willie Rodriguez is the pianist on two Grammy winning Albums “Machito and His Salsa Big Band” recorded in 1982 in Utrecht, Holland on the TimeLess Label.  He is one of the pianists on the Grammy winning Celia Cruz album “La Negra Tiene Tumbao” 2002 on the SONY Label.  He recorded with Johnny Pacheco “Entre Amigos” and is currently in his band.

While a young performer and recording artist, Willie Rodriguez also taught music in the NYC public schools.  In 1990, he went on to earn a Master in Education degree with a specialization in Administration and Supervision.  He then became Assistant Principal of the Arts at DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx.  In 2002, Willie Rodriguez earned a Doctorate in Music Education degree from Columbia University, Teachers College.  Dr. Rodriguez’ dissertation “Creating a School of Music: a Bronx New Century High School Initiative” led to the opening, in 2003, of the Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music.  Dr. Willie Rodriguez was the founder and the Principal until 2013.

Willie Rodriguez continues to be the church organist and musical director of the Fort Washington Heights Presbyterian Church where he is a member.