Rodney Kendrick

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Rodney Kendrick
Born (1958-04-30) April 30, 1958 (age 66)
Origin Miami, FL, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres Jazz
Occupations
  • Musician
  • composer
  • producer
InstrumentsPiano
Years active1978present
Labels

Rodney Kendrick (born April 30, 1958) 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". [1]

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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. [2]

Personal life

Kendrick has been married to Rhonda Ross Kendrick since September 14, 1997. [3] They have a son, born in 2009. [4]

Discography

Year recordedTitleLabelNotes
Jan. 11 & 12, 1993The Secrets of Rodney KendrickVerveWith Roy Hargrove (trumpet), Graham Haynes (cornet), Houston Person (tenor sax), Kenny Garrett (alto sax), others [5]
Dec. 12 & 13, 1993Dance, World, DanceVerveWith Arthur Blythe (alto sax), Bheki Mseleku (tenor sax), others [6]
Nov. 15 & 16, 1995Last Chance for Common SensePolygramWith various [7]
Apr. & May, 1996 Who Used to Dance VerveWith Abbey Lincoln [8]
Aug. 19–21, 1996 Bop! Telarcwith Frank Morgan
Jul. 1 & 2, 1996We Don't Die, We MultiplyPolygramTrio, with Tarus Mateen (bass), Turu Alexander (drums) [9]
1998?No Dress CodePolydor (France)
2004?Thank YouRodney Kendrick
Jan. 31 & Feb. 1, 2014The Colors of RhythmImpulse!Trio, with Curtis Lundy (bass), Cindy Blackman Santana (drums)

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