Julius Rodriguez | Live at Notsolatin

This concert was recorded in June 2023 during Julius Rodriguez’s first US tour as a leader. His stop in Philadelphia brought him to the artist-run, South Philly house concert series called Notsolatin. About 55 people surrounded the band, sitting on couches, chairs, standing and even sitting on the floor by the piano. These are highlights from his second set.

MUSICIANS:

Julius Rodriguez, piano / bandleader
Alonzo Demetrius, trumpet
Jeremiah Edwards, bass
Brian Richburg Jr., drums

SETLIST:

All music by Julius Rodriguez unless otherwise noted

00:00 Intro
00:28 Butterfly (Herbie Hancock)
07:08 Two Way Street
16:47 Where Grace Abounds
25:12 Gift of the Moon
31:21 Blues at the Barn

CREDITS:

Produced by WRTI and Notsolatin

SENIOR PRODUCER
Alex Ariff

PRODUCERS
Sam Harris
Josh Lee
Patricio Acevedo
Jake Kelberman

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Jake Segal

CAMERA OPERATORS
Jake Segal
Will Gregoire
Roger Castillo
Alex Ariff

GAFFER
Dan White

KEY GRIP
Joie Ramagano

EDITOR
Alex Ariff

COLORIST
Melanie Spiegel

AUDIO RECORDING
Sean Svadlenak - Front of House Live Sound Engineer
James Diaz - Associate Recording Engineer
Jake Kelberman - Associate Recording Engineer

AUDIO MIXING
Jake Kelberman
Sean Bailey
Nick Kruse

AUDIO MASTERING
Jake Kelberman
Alejo De Los Reyes

VENUE & EVENTS MANAGERS
Sam Harris
Francys Fuentes
Erin Busch

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER (WRTI)
John Vasquez

ASSOCIATE GENERAL MANAGER FOR CONTENT & PROGRAMMING (WRTI)
Josh Jackson

GENERAL MANAGER (WRTI)
William Johnson

SPECIAL THANKS
Dawn Olejar
Charlie Kramer

*Julius Rodriguez appears courtesy of Verve Records

[serhiyvmusic]

Notsolatin best jazz venue in south philly 🔥🔥🔥

[thomaskato]

came here from the tiny desk. great playing

[trumpetbart]

This recording looks and sounds incredible - kudos to the engineers/editors. And of course the music is fantastic. Sick band.

[niecyinva]

After one listen from Tiny desk I had to find this band that plays like the music is coming from heaven above. I am in awe!!!! Kudos to the band!

[jakesegal]

Running this back on this Tuesday morning.. so good.

[toddmccrary]

It seems like this artist and band has been kept a secret from me. I'm glad I found this group. Wow, amazing. Loved that Where Grace Abounds.

[pastorjohnnye.odomjr.]

Cousin I truly enjoyed watching and listening to you live/in person. You're in my prayers always.

[baldy]

People like you make the jazz world go round. Keep doing what you guys do. LOVE IT!!

[bruno.ddb]

sound of the whole band is mindblowing !

[BillLeeatMitech]

Crazy talent. Heard Julius at the BlueNote in nyc and have been a big fan ever since. 💯

[Bardon]

crazy how much force you guys have when you play. really really enlightening performance

[erickford]

The beat goes on. He took number 1 with VIOLENCE. HEALTHY COMPETITION

[TilerTv_]

Kompa intro on gift of the moon really caught me off guard 😅🔥🔥🔥 that was a great set

[worldcitizen]

you can take nawlins out of nawlins but you can't take nawlins out of nawlins !

[TerryQbay]

Va y ven Sonoro del Jazz contemporánea delicia para el que escucha

Comes and goes Contemporary Jazz delight for those who listen

[doobie]

This guy is like the Tom Misch of pianos

[TonNiMVP]

shame the mix leans a bit too much towards the bassier side..