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Mario Rodriguez is considered one of the finest bassists in the world. A virtuoso on his six string bass both fretted and fretless, Mario is less known for his proficiency on the accoustic bass, but equally as fine.



Mario Rodriguez is considered one of the finest bassists in the world. A virtuoso on his six string bass both fretted and fretless, Mario is less known for his proficiency on the accoustic bass, but equally as fine. Currently , Mr Rodriguez is performing with legendary saxophonist and composer Gato Barbieri, Jazz flautist and Latin Grammy Award winner Nestor Torres, prodigy of the guitar Al di Meola, flamenco guitarrist Romero, and Eddie Allen and his Salongo" better know for his work with Billy Harper quintet. 



Mr Rodriguez has also performed for such legendary singers as Lisa Minelli, Tony award winner Lillias White, and the man known as the voice of Las Vegas Clint Holmes.George Dalaras, Mongo Santamaria, and Tito Puente have also taken great pleasure in working with Mr Rodriguez.



Most recently, Mr Rodriguez recorded with Alicia Keys on the album titled "Rear View Mirror" (J records) which can also be heard on the sound track "Dr Doolittle 2". Featured on the last two albums produced by Sony/Columbia Records for Gato Barbieri, Mario's playing stands out on both "Que Pasa" and "Che Corazon". Mario's six string fretless bass playing can also be heard on Robert de Niro's record label Millenium Entertainment's "Live at The Trinity Church". MTV's record label "333 Entertainment" featured Mr Rodriguez on "Un segundo, una vida". Also Mario took part of the produccion of "Duende" by Romero.


Currently , Mario's exposure in the television market ranges from performances on Jazz Central for Black Entertainment Television, and CBS's "Good Morning America". Bass tracks by Mr Rodriguez have been featured on several episodes of "Sesame Street". Original compositions by Mr Rodriguez in association with master percussionist Dany Reyes of Earth , Wind and Fire have been played on the Popular soap "One Life to Live" on the ABC network.



Mr Rodriguez's forays into the world of film have included the film track for Oscar nominee "Eat, Drink, Men, and women" and, most recently, on surprise hit "Calle 54".

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