04
Apr
TK Duel
FRIDAY, April 4th at 7:30pm
When Tony and “Kcool” met, they were searching for something; and it happens that they both had what the other was seeking. Tony coming from a jazz tradition and was looking to incorporate Smooth Jazz and funkiness into his repertoire and “Kcook” was looking to add jazz to his repertoire and having the FnB/funk background. Thuse the friendship began and the musical bond started
Tony Rodrigues, from Bridgeport, Connecticut was a protégé of Legendary jazz Pianists Walther Bishop Jr. and Johnny O'Neil. Tony developed his style to include all he has lived, seen and heard. Tony brings pianist skills to the stage drawing from the audience’s energy and putting it into the musical performance.
Richard Hall aka “Kcool” from Detroit, Michigan was classically trained on the piano. Switching to bass and understanding groove, plus utilizing his writing/arranging skils he has remained a busy bassist. A former Bo Diddley bassist, “Kcool” has performed with several acts of all genres. Now adding Upright Bass to his arsenal, the Peterson/Brown aura with Tony makes them a formative tandem.