Assembly: Under the direction and leadership of Grammy-nominated musician Dr. Bobby Rodriguez, a native of east Los Angeles, Jazz Adventure introduces audiences of all ages to America's indigenous music - jazz. This high-energy program showcases a variety of jazz styles, from Dixieland to Bebop, Swing to Blues and Latin Jazz. The quintet includes Dr. Bobby Rodriguez on trumpet, Ray Pizzi on saxophone and clarinet, Karen Hammack on piano, Chris Symer on bass and Jack Le Compte on drums. Deeply committed to the task of expanding the musical experience of young people, this amazingly talented group of musicians educates, motivates and entertains their audience through this survey of American music. Dr. Bobby Rodriguez and Jazz Adventure is a great educational treat.

Founded by Italian drummer Paolo Nonnis and currently under the leadership and direction of Grammy-nominated musician and native Los Angeleno Dr. Bobby Rodriguez, Jazz Adventure features a roster of seasoned professional musicians who have performed together throughout the southern California area. Their combined professional credits read like a listing from "Who's Who in Music" and include performance and recording work with such legends as Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Herbie Hancock, Poncho Sanchez, Bo Diddley, Ike and Tina Turner, Louie Bellson and others. These dedicated and talented performers are deeply committed to the task of expanding the musical experience of children. They abide by the words spoken to Dr. Rodriguez by his mentors, who told him to "be professional and keep learning!" Dr. Rodriguez is himself a mentor and teaches at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, and performs with the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra.

Assembly Price:
One Performance = $1,500
Two Performances = $1,875
Three Performances = $2,400

Age Group: All Ages
Capacity: 500 Students
Availability: Year Round

To design an arts education program with this artist, please call (213) 250-ARTS or email education@musiccenter.org.

Prices are for services between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009.