Tito Rodriguez Jr, is one of the leading Timbales artists in Tropical Music today. Tito’s signature sound is inspired by traditional big bands of the past with a contemporary twist. Prodigiously gifted as an arranger, composer, producer and bandleader, Tito found his Latin music voice through the Timbales.
Raised in New York, Tito was born to Puerto Rican and Japanese parents, the only son of the legendary El Inolvidable (The Unforgettable), Tito Rodríguez and Takeko Rodríguez, Tito was admitted to Berklee College of Music at the age of 19.
Transición, Tito’s latest album, is a visual and auditory tribute to the diverse philosophies of his father and Japanese mother, Takeko, who passed down their passion and love of Latin music to him.
His recordings, in the classic tradition of his father, are stamped with Tito’s personal signature. Tito’s sophisticated way with lyrics; melody and Latin rhythm have become a worldwide sensation for dancers as well as listeners. In sustaining this musical legacy, his parents remain a source of inspiration.
Performances around the globe have delighted audiences at The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, The Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, Tanglewood, Istanbul Jazz Festival, Tempo Latino, Jazz at Vienne, Burgenhausen Jazz Festival, El Dia National de la Salsa, Concord Jazz Festival, The Barbican Centre, Pori Jazz Festival and Ravinia Jazz Festival to critical reviews.
Accolades for Eclipse
A Classic!
In the summer of ’94, cuts from Eclipse and the infectious Mujer Erotica played non-stop on Latin Radio stations.
“In the tradition of Tito Rodriguez Sr., Tito Rodriguez, Jr. brings back the traditional big band sound with a more contemporary sound.”
-Max Salazar
“Tito Rodriguez, Jr. takes salsa to another level for dancers on this cd. The big band sound is back! His fathers legacy lives through his son now!!”
– Ventura County Songwriters Association Website