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Alfredo Rodríguez Band with Special Guest Pedrito Martínez

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Feb 19, 2027
Available Times
  • Fri, Feb 19, 7:00 PM
  • Fri, Feb 19, 9:00 PM
Performance Space

Advance ticket sale begins for members April 30—join today!

Tickets available to the general public May 12

$35 members 
$45 general public ($75 for both sets)
$42 adults 55 and over 
$15 students

For ticketing questions please call the Visitor Desk at (614) 292-3535.

If you have questions about accessibility or require an accommodation to participate in this event, please email accessibility@wexarts.org or call (614) 688-3890. Visit our Accessibility page to learn more.

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Warm up this February with Alfredo Rodríguez and Pedrito Martínez for a captivating evening of Afro-Cuban jazz and masterful rhythms.

The Alfredo Rodríguez Band, joined by virtuoso percussionist Pedrito Martínez, will bring a vibrant fusion of Cuban jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and contemporary improvisation to the Wex. Celebrated for his dazzling piano technique and inventive compositions, Rodríguez leads his ensemble through rich harmonic landscapes that seamlessly blend tradition and innovation. With Martínez adding his signature conga-driven energy and infectious rhythmic flair, this upcoming performance promises an unforgettable evening of dynamic grooves and a joyous celebration of Latin jazz.

See the entire 2026–27 jazz series lineup.

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Left to right: Alfredo Rodríguez and Pedrito Martínez, photo: Anna Webber

"What makes this duo completely different is that I came from the folkloric side and Alfredo came from the classical side. You put those things together and you come out with an extraordinary and different sound."
Pedrito Martínez

About the artists

Alfredo Rodríguez and Pedrito Martínez

Painted in the broadest of strokes, the stories of Alfredo Rodríguez and Pedrito Martínez may seem similar: both started life in Havana, discovered their gifts and passions for music and headed to the US, where they melded the music of their homeland with a wide variety of influences, each in his own deeply personal way. But their upbringings and musical stylings differ. Rodríguez was born into a musical family; his father was a popular singer and TV host. Martínez, on the other hand, honed his craft on the streets of Havana, learning the deeply rooted percussion and vocal style of Afro-Cuban folkloric and religious music.

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Program Support

PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS MADE POSSIBLE BY

Doris Duke Foundation

WEXNER CENTER PROGRAMS MADE POSSIBLE BY

Greater Columbus Arts Council

Ohio Arts Council, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts

CampusParc

The Columbus Foundation

The Ohio State University

Wexner Center Foundation Board

With special thanks to our members

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Alfredo Rodríguez Band with Special Guest Pedrito Martínez

Feb 19, 2027
Thursday's Hours 10AM–6PM
  • Fri, Feb 19, 7:00 PM
  • Fri, Feb 19, 9:00 PM
Performance Space

Advance ticket sale begins for members April 30—join today!

Tickets available to the general public May 12

$35 members 
$45 general public ($75 for both sets)
$42 adults 55 and over 
$15 students

For ticketing questions please call the Visitor Desk at (614) 292-3535.

If you have questions about accessibility or require an accommodation to participate in this event, please email accessibility@wexarts.org or call (614) 688-3890. Visit our Accessibility page to learn more.

Become a Member