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Biography
Rodney Kendrick (born April 30, 1960) is an American jazz pianist, composer, and record producer. He has been described as a "hard swinging player and composer with a delightful Monkish wit and drive."
Career
At twenty-one, Kendrick began a primary focus on jazz, moving to New York City in 1981.He played keyboards for artists such as Freddie Hubbard, Terence Blanchard, Stanley Turrentine, Clark Terry, J. J. Johnson, and others. He studied with pianist Barry Harris, who remained his teacher and mentor for over 20 years. Kendrick cites Randy Weston and Sun Ra as influences.
Personal life
Kendrick has been married to Rhonda Ross Kendrick since September 13, 1996.On August 7, 2009, their son, Raif-Henok Emmanuel Kendrick was born.
Discography
| Year recorded | Title | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993? | The Secrets of Rodney Kendrick | Verve | With Roy Hargrove (trumpet), Graham Haynes (cornet), Houston Person (tenor sax), Kenny Garrett (alto sax), others |
| 1995? | Dance, World, Dance | Verve | With Arthur Blythe (alto sax), Bheki Mseleku (tenor sax), others |
| 1996? | Last Chance for Common Sense | Polygram | With various |
| 1996 | Bop! | Telarc | with Frank Morgan |
| 1997? | We Don't Die, We Multiply | Polygram | Trio, with Tarus Mateen (bass), Turu Alexander (drums) |
| 1998? | No Dress Code | Polydor (France) | |
| 2004? | Thank You | Rodney Kendrick | |
| 2014 | The Colors of Rhythm | Impulse! | Trio, with Curtis Lundy (bass), Cindy Blackman Santana (drums) |
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Famous American Pianists
These fingers of mine, they got brains in ’em. You don’t tell them what to do – they do it. –– Jerry Lee Lewis
Famous American Jazz Musicians
If you have to ask what jazz is, you'll never know. ― Louis Armstrong
Famous Jazz Musicians
What is my definition of jazz? 'Safe sex of the highest order. ― Kurt Vonnegut
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Notable American Bandmasters
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Notable American Musicians
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Notable American Conductors
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Notable American Jazz musicians
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Notable American Pianists
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