• Alfredo Rodriguez
  • Alfredo Rodriguez
MAR 2024 21 THU 8 pm
  • MAR 2024 21 THU 8 pm
Jazz | CUBA
Alfredo Rodríguez TrioThe Loft
  • Reserved Seating: $40
  • General Admission: $30
  • UCSD Student: Limited Free Tickets via SSO
  • Reserved Seating: $40
  • General Admission: $30
  • UCSD Student: Limited Free Tickets via SSO
Bites & Beverages Bites & Beverages

About

Alfredo Rodríguez is a GRAMMY-nominated pianist, composer, arranger, and producer. After meeting Quincy Jones at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2006 and receiving an offer to work together, Alfredo emigrated to the US to pursue his dream of being an internationally acclaimed musician. Over the past decade, Alfredo has gone from a local Cuban artist to a globally recognized GRAMMY nominee with five critically acclaimed releases on tastemaker imprint Mack Avenue Records: Sounds of Space (2011), The Invasion Parade (2014), Tocororo (2016), The Little Dream (2018), and Duologue (2019) with percussionist Pedrito Martinez.

Beyond his accomplishments, Rodriguez’s ability to “play stories” on the keys allows him to connect with his listeners on a deeply personal level. His albums, including The Invasion Parade, Tocororo, and Duologue, reflect his memories of Cuba, his experiences as an immigrant, and his journey of self-discovery through music. He’s been featured by All Things Considered, Downbeat, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Wall Street Journal among many others, and performed for NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert.

Rodriguez continues to share his music along with his impactful message of perseverance and cross culturalization on an international tour, while sharing a variety of viral social media videos in which he plays well-known compositions in a Cuban timba style.

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Bites & Beverages

Our partner restaurant, Zanzibar at The Loft, is a creative American bistro serving lunch and dinner, as well as adventurous wine and beer options to keep you comfortably satiated. Zanzibar will be opened at 7 pm for dining.

Parking

The closest parking structure is Gilman Parking Structure located at the intersection of Gilman Drive and Russell Lane.

UC San Diego requires parking permits 7 days a week. Permits can be purchased at permit machines or through the Parkmobile App. Visit UC San Diego Transportation for information on where to buy your permit, and costs.

Location

The Loft is located off of Lyman Lane. See Map >

Seating

Note: General Admission (GA) tickets are first-come, first-served in the unreserved general seating/standing area. General Admission tickets guarantee entry and standing room, but do not guarantee a seat.

Bites & Beverages

Our partner restaurant, Zanzibar at The Loft, is a creative American bistro serving lunch and dinner, as well as adventurous wine and beer options to keep you comfortably satiated. Zanzibar will be opened at 7 pm for dining.

Parking

The closest parking structure is Gilman Parking Structure located at the intersection of Gilman Drive and Russell Lane.

UC San Diego requires parking permits 7 days a week. Permits can be purchased at permit machines or through the Parkmobile App. Visit UC San Diego Transportation for information on where to buy your permit, and costs.

Location

The Loft is located off of Lyman Lane. See Map >

Seating

Note: General Admission (GA) tickets are first-come, first-served in the unreserved general seating/standing area. General Admission tickets guarantee entry and standing room, but do not guarantee a seat.