Born and raised in East Los Angeles, Latin legend and Grammy Nominated Artist, Dr. Bobby Rodriguez is a trumpeter, dynamic leader, charismatic performer, entertainer, gifted composer/arranger, author and educator. He is an active speaker and clinician who has dedicated his life to help promote music.

His latest textbook "ABC's of Brass Warm-Up" One Note Approach, is a valuable new addition to the pedagogical literature for aspiring brass players. "ABC's of LatinJazz," his first textbook, teaches the basics of how to play LatinJazz music and how to create an ensemble based upon this music. Rodriguez has earned...One Gold and Three Platinum records. Dr. Bobby's newest release is "Celebration!" This CD reflects who I am and what my music is today, says Rodriguez. It's a combination of hot Latin rhythms, screaming horns, sophisticated Jazz chordal structures, great modern voices, new style LatinJazz compositions, brilliant solos and pop elements that add up to what I call "21st century LatinJazz."

"Trumpet Talk" featuring Kenny Burrell and Alex Acuna. Other CD's include "LatinJazz Romance" and his Grammy Nominated "LatinJazz Explosion." Winner of numerous awards, the Los Angeles New Times Salsa/Tropical Artist of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award in Jazz from Drew University, KLON's Best New Latin Jazz Artist and "Jazz Educator of the Year." Rodriguez has earned a Gold and three Platinum records, produced six of his own recordings and has produced countless recordings for other artists. Dr. Bobby Rodriguez is on a roll.

Rodriguez is very active in the community. Some of the areas where his expertise has been invaluable are as a member of the Board of Governors of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS), member of the Board of the California Institute for the Preservation of Jazz, an educator in the City of Los Angeles Jazz Mentorship Program, and Buddy Collette's Jazz America.

He is presently director of LatinJazz Music and Jazz Trumpet at UCLA, UCI and Pasadena City College, director of the Jazz Adventure, and president of the Hispanic Musicians Association, Inc. And Rodriguez spent four years touring around the world on the "Love Boat."

His fiery and sensitive brand of trumpet playing along with his special ability to communicate with students and adults is amazing. He makes learning and performing fun. He is very concerned with the musical future of children and has dedicated his life to promoting the Art form of Music and to motivate and educate young musicians.