And this
is my cello,
Hermann

Cellist J. Ben Rodriguez is devoted to sharing his curiosity through performance, collaboration, and education.

From pelog to extended just intonation, Rodriguez is not afraid to raise a few eyebrows with the music he performs on cello; his versatility spans jazz, classical, and world traditions. He has been recognized with an outstanding soloist award from Jazz at Lincoln Center on double bass, he has performed as a cellist in Oberlin Orchestra in Carnegie Hall, and transcribes and performs on Javanese bonang panerus with Houston’s contemporary ensemble, Gamelan of the New Moon. Rodriguez will be a fellow of Silkroad’s Global Musician Workshop this August.

A fellow of Madeline Island Chamber Music Festival and a Teaching Artist for nonprofit Documentary Songwriting, Rodriguez thrives on close collaboration with other performers, composers and artists, and is committed to sharing stories and perspectives that deserve a voice. Rodriguez holds a Master of Music degree from Shepherd School of Music at Rice University as a student of Norman Fischer and  a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory with Dmitry Kouzov. Rodriguez continues to grow and share his expertise with students and audiences in Houston.