R o d B j azz bio    ·    contact    ·    cds Welcome to the website of Rod Blumenau,
Rochester, New York jazz pianist, composer
and arranger. "Rod swings in a harmonic and melodic
style that captures your full attention.
He's my favorite pianist!"
John H. Beck, Professor Emeritus,
Eastman School of Music
Rochester Int. Jazz Festival Photo by Don Ver Ploeg
 Here is a list of upcoming gigs. Please scroll Down (or back Up) to see the whole list.
  • Friday September 19, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, "Jazz Friday" concert at Immanuel Baptist Church, 815 Park Avenue, featuring the venerable John Beck, amazing Gabe Condon, and the ubiquitous Jeff Campbell. Always fun; lots of interaction with the audience!

  • Friday September 26, 8:00 - 10:00 PM, Ingle Auditorium, Rochester Institute of Technology. Am backing versatile local trumpeter Herb Smith as he recreates the legends of jazz trumpet.

  • Friday January 9, 2009, 8:00 - 10:00 PM, Ingle Auditorium, RIT. I'm heading a great band with Jeff Campbell, Brad Paxton and Gabe Condon, doing an all-new show called "Music Recycling 101". Come and discover where some of your favorite pop and jazz tunes really originated!

  • Saturday January 17, 2009, 8:00 - 11:00, Groove Juice Swing dance. If you like to dance to our music, this is the place! Save the date! Details forthcoming!

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