Program: Alfredo Rodríguez Trio

ALFREDO RODRÍGUEZ TRIO

at UC San Diego Friday, October 23, 2015, at 8 pm The Loft at UC San Diego

ABOUT ARTPOWER

ArtPower at UC San Diego builds creative experiences in music, dance, film, exhibition and food for our collective pleasure and inspiration. We engage diverse audiences through vibrant, challenging, multi-disciplinary performances by emerging and renowned international artists. Through extensive partnerships, ArtPower provides exciting opportunities for research, participation, and creation of new work, igniting powerful dialogue between artists, students, scholars and the community.

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1. To create co-curricular opportunities in the performing arts and film that foster learning and self-discovery, as well as personal and professional skill development.

2. To supplement and enhance the academic investigation of our students through collaborative explorations in the performing arts and film.

3. To add to the artistic and cultural life of the La Jolla and San Diego communities.

ArtPower presents

ALFREDO RODRÍGUEZ TRIO

Friday, October 23, 2015, at 8 pm The Loft at UC San Diego

ABOUT THE ARTISTS “Elegant yet explosive technique and command for an array of musical idioms.”—The Los Angeles Times GRAMMY–nominated artist, Alfredo Rodríguez reflects the talents of legendary jazz pianists Keith Jarrett, Thelonious Monk, and Art Tatum. Schooled in the rigorous classical conservatories of Havana, Rodríguez’s riveting artistry is informed as much by Bach and Stravinsky as it is by his Cuban and jazz roots. Discovered at the 2006 Montreux Jazz Festival by Quincy Jones, Cuban-born Rodríguez has distinguished himself as an expert in jazz and improvisation. His mastery of the art has earned him frequent appearances on prestigious stages around the world such as the Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl, Montreux Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, Jazz in Marciac, Umbria Jazz, and Jazz à Vienne. Additionally, Rodríguez was nominated for a 2015 GRAMMY in the category of “Best Arrangement, Instrumental, or A Cappella,” for the track “Guantanamera,” from his 2014 release, The Invasion Parade.

During his first tour in China, Rodríguez worked with Tan Dun, Siedah Garrett, and Quincy Jones to compose the English version of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo theme song, granting him to become the first non-Chinese artist to be bestowed this honor. Though impressive, his accomplishments are not the only defining factors of his standout success; his ability to express himself culturally by “playing stories” on the keys places him in a unique position to connect with his listeners on a more relatable and personal level. As demonstrated by the Invasion Parade—the followup album to his stunning debut album, Sounds of Space— Rodríguez explores his memories of Cuba, the people and culture he left behind, and finds his new place. Coproduced by Quincy Jones and featuring a superb ensemble that includes bassist/vocalist Esperanza Spalding and percussionist/vocalist Pedrito Martínez, the record is comprised of nine tracks including originals by Rodríguez as well as evergreens such as “Guantanamera,” Maria Teresa Vera’s “Veinte Años,” and “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás.”

Quincy Jones expresses, “Alfredo is very special and I do not say that easily because I have been surrounded by the best musicians in the world my entire life. He is, without doubt, one of the best young pianists I’ve ever seen; and with the enormous skills that he already possesses, his potential is limitless.” Rodríguez is currently working on a new world music– influenced album.

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DONORS 2015–16

SUPPORTER ($500–999)

Jon and Bobbie Gilbert George Clement Perkins Endowment The Weil Family Foundation

Janice Alper and Charles Kantor Ginger and Ken Baldwin Douglas Bradley Sam and Teresa Buss Bill Coltellaro and Eric Cohen Bill Michalsky Nessa O’Shaughnessy Anne Otterson Samuel Popkin and Susan Shirk

CREATOR ($10,000–19,999)

CONTRIBUTOR ($250–499)

VISIONARY ($50,000+)

Joan and Irwin Jacobs Fund of the Jewish

Community Foundation

CATALYST ($20,000–49,999)

Epstein Family Foundation Sam B. Ersan Elaine Galinson and Herbert Solomon of the

Galinson Family Foundation Eric Lasley and Judith Bachner New England Foundation for the Arts

PERFORMER ($5,000–9,999) Amnon and Lee Ben-Yehuda Joan Jordan Bernstein Hamburger Chamber Music Series

Endowment Fund

ADVOCATE ($2,500–4,999)

Ann Spira Cambell Michael and Susanna Flaster Ronald and Wynnona Goldman Mehran and Susan Goulian Renita Greenberg Alexa Kirkwood Hirsch Charles and Marylin Perrin Edith High Sanchez and Paul Sanchez Lee and Judith Talner

GUARDIAN ($1,000–2,499)

Joyce Axelrod and Joseph Fisch Bjorn Bjerede and Josephine A. Kiernan Maureen and C. Peter Brown Nelson and Janice Byrne Carol and Jeffrey Chang Alain Cohen and Denise Warren Ruth Covell Martha and Edward Dennis Wayne and Elizabeth Dernetz Dr. Diane Everett-Barbolla Drs. Edwin and Wita Gardiner Norman J. Goldberg and Fusako Yokotobi Pat Jacoby Liz Lancaster and Eli Shefter Marvin and Reinette Levine Barbara and Robert Nemiroff Hans Paar and Kim Signoret-Paar Clayton and Susan Peimer Anne Marie Pleska and Luc Cayet Robert and Lauren Resnik Elaine and Jerry Schneider Ruth Stern and Mort Levy Arthur and Molli Wagner Zelda Waxenberg

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Program

K. Andrew Achterkirchen Connie and George Beardsley William and Wendy Brody Patti and Brian Carlos Jeffrey C. Donahue and Gail Donahue Meg and Allan Goldstein Carol Hinrichs Barry and Helen Lebowitz Robert and Arleen Lettas Athina Markou and Mark Geyer Rod and Barbara Orth Carol Plantamura and Felix Prael Gary and Brenda Ratcliff Doug and Eva Richman Jim and Kathleen Stiven Mr. and Mrs. Eli Strich Johanna Thompson Sylvia Wechter

SPARK ($100–249)

Shirley Babior and Judith Richards Geoffrey Clow Ed and Edie Drcar Carole Leland Elaine and Howard Maltz Kate Oesterreicher Ina Page Luc R. Pelletier Stephen and Susan Shuchter Janet Smarr Ellen Speert and Paul Henry Jimmy Tran Carey G. Wall Shirley Weaver Anonymous, In honor of Jimmy Tran

CORPORATE SPONSORS

GRANTING ORGANIZATIONS

Jason Smith, Production Manager Joanna Szu, Associate Director of Marketing

and Communications Rebecca Webb, Film Curator

STUDENT STAFF

MEDIA SPONSOR ARTPOWER STAFF DONORS Molly Clark Carolena Deutsch-Garcia Jordan Peimer Jason Smith Joanna Szu Rebecca Webb

POWERPLAYERS

PowerPlayers are an exceptional group of donors that have made a three year commitment to support ArtPower. This multi-year support is crucial to ArtPower’s continued success and growth.

Joyce Axelrod Joan Bernstein Alain Cohen Martha Dennis Phyllis Epstein Elaine Galinson Bobbie Gilbert Norman Goldberg Renita Greenberg Eric Lasley Kim Signoret-Paar Hans Paar Robert and Lauren Resnik Arthur and Molli Wagner Zelda Waxenberg Pat Weil

A portion of funding for ArtPower is provided by the UC San Diego Student Services Fee Committee.

Donor list as of 09.27.2015

ARTPOWER STAFF

Molly Clark, Associate Director of Artistic

Planning & Education Carolena Deutsch-Garcia, Associate Director of Development John Morgan, Box Office Manager Sean Nash, Ticketing Coordinator Jordan Peimer, Executive Director

Grason Caldwell, Marketing Assistant Crystal K. Chan, Film Curatorial Assistant Intern Minhtri Chu, Marketing Intern Riley Dewitt-Rickards, Production Assistant Austin Eamnarangkool, Marketing Intern Keita Funakawa, Film Curatorial Assistant Camille Latzke, Marketing Intern Aileen Liang, Marketing Assistant Joyce Liang, Marketing Intern Derrick Lieu, Marketing Intern Cliff Mann, Film Curatorial Assistant Connie Oh, Marketing Intern Kendra Quinlan, Marketing Intern Emily Small, Marketing Intern Maryanee Vargas, Marketing Intern Bryant Vu, Marketing Assistant Karen Wang, Production Assistant

2015–16 JAZZ SERIES AT THE LOFT

KENDRICK SCOTT ORACLE

Friday, December 4, 2015 at 8 pm

Highly regarded as one of the premier drummers of his generations, Kendrick Scott and his band will showcase his incredible subtlety and intensity and highlights his strengths as a drummer, composer, and leader.

JOSÉ JAMES

Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 8 pm Singer-songwriter José James has always been on the quest for new musical horizons; constantly evolving and blurring the lines between genres in the process.

ALICIA OLATUJA

Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 8 pm Blending elements of classical, jazz, gospel and pop, Alicia Olatuja’s unique and soulful musical style is refined and captivating.

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2015–16 SEASON DONOR GIVING LEVELS AND BENEFITS ArtPower is committed to building a future for the arts by presenting extraordinary artists and fostering young audiences. While ticket sales represent a small part of our annual budget, donations are the most reliable way to sustain our program and expand student engagement opportunities. Donors make it possible for us to make a meaningful difference in our community and the lives of students. To make a gift or learn more about how you can help support ArtPower.

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ADVOCATE ($2,500–$4,999) $95 not tax deductible • • • • •

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PERFORMER ($5,000–$9,999) $120 not tax deductible • • • • •

Concierge ticket purchases Recognition in our programs 10% off ArtPower tickets Invitation to Donor event receptions Complimentary UCSD parking vouchers at ArtPower events • Reserved VIP parking at ArtPower events • Invitations to Private Home Concerts • ArtPower Event Sponsor / Backstage Passes

CREATOR ($10,000–$19,999) $220 not tax deductible • • • • • • • • •

Concierge ticket purchases Recognition in our programs 10% off ArtPower tickets Invitation to Donor event receptions Complimentary UCSD parking vouchers at ArtPower events Reserved VIP parking at ArtPower events Invitations to Private Home Concerts ArtPower Event Sponsor / Backstage Passes Invitations for two to Dinner with the Artists

CATALYST ($20,000–$49,000) $320 not tax deductible • • • • • • • • •

Concierge ticket purchases Recognition in our programs 10% off ArtPower tickets Invitation to Donor event receptions Complimentary UCSD parking vouchers at ArtPower events Reserved VIP parking at ArtPower events Invitations to Private Home Concerts ArtPower Event Sponsor / Backstage Passes Invitations for two to Dinner with the Artists

VISIONARY ($50,000+) $320 not tax deductible • • • • • • • • •

Concierge ticket purchases Recognition in our programs 10% off ArtPower tickets Invitation to Donor event receptions Complimentary UCSD parking vouchers at ArtPower events Reserved VIP parking at ArtPower events Invitations to Private Home Concerts ArtPower Event Sponsor / Backstage Passes Invitations for two to Dinner with the Artists

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