Alfredo Rodriguez Trio

Mentored by none other than Quincy Jones, the prodigiously talented young Cuban pianist is rapidly amassing international plaudits, reflected in his standout performance as a special guest on the BBC Proms tribute to Quincy Jones in August 2016. His expansive style combines a breath-taking technique with a tirelessly inventive imagination, and adds a his own individual response to the traditions of his native Cuba. His Saffron Hall debut sees him playing the music from his most recent recording, "Tocororo" - telling his own personal story through the legend of Cuba's national bird - a tale of freedom, travel and cultural cross-pollination.