Rodney Kendrick

Rodney Kendrick
Born (1958-04-30) April 30, 1958 (age 66)
OriginMiami, FL, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupations
  • Musician
  • composer
  • producer
InstrumentsPiano
Years active1978–present
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]

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 recorded Title Label Notes
Jan. 11 & 12, 1993 The Secrets of Rodney Kendrick Verve With Roy Hargrove (trumpet), Graham Haynes (cornet), Houston Person (tenor sax), Kenny Garrett (alto sax), others[5]
Dec. 12 & 13, 1993 Dance, World, Dance Verve With Arthur Blythe (alto sax), Bheki Mseleku (tenor sax), others[6]
Nov. 15 & 16, 1995 Last Chance for Common Sense Polygram With various[7]
Apr. & May, 1996 Who Used to Dance Verve With Abbey Lincoln[8]
Aug. 19–21, 1996 Bop! Telarc with Frank Morgan
Jul. 1 & 2, 1996 We Don't Die, We Multiply Polygram Trio, with Tarus Mateen (bass), Turu Alexander (drums)[9]
1998? No Dress Code Polydor (France)
2004? Thank You Rodney Kendrick
Jan. 31 & Feb. 1, 2014 The Colors of Rhythm Impulse! Trio, with Curtis Lundy (bass), Cindy Blackman Santana (drums)

References

  1. ^ Baker, Theodore. A Biographical Dictionary Of Musicians, Schirmer Books, page 1851 (2001) - ISBN 0-02-865527-3
  2. ^ Carr, Ian. The Rough Guide to Jazz 2, Rough Guides, page 29, (2000) - ISBN 1-85828-528-3
  3. ^ "Rhonda Ross on Instagram: "Sept 14, 1997 --- 20 years ago today I married #RodneyKendrick the love of my life..."". Instagram.
  4. ^ am (2009-08-07). "Black Celebrity Kids, babies, and their Parents » RHONDA ROSS OPENS UP ABOUT BEING A NEW MOM". Blackcelebkids.Com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-01. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
  5. ^ Turner, Greg. "Rodney Kendrick: The Secrets of Rodney Kendrick". AllMusic. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  6. ^ Turner, Greg. "Rodney Kendrick: Dance, World, Dance". AllMusic. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  7. ^ Owens, Thom. "Rodney Kendrick: Last Chance for Common Sense". AllMusic. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  8. ^ Yanow, Scott. "Abbey Lincoln: Who Used to Dance". AllMusic. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  9. ^ "Rodney Kendrick: We Don't Die, We Multiply". AllMusic. Retrieved February 2, 2019.