Piro rodriguez biography of williams

Famed trumpeter and gifted songwriter "Piro" Rodriguez has played with the likes of Tito Puente, Celia Cruz and Marc Anthony. Now the talented musician breaks out on his own, with the upcoming release of his latest CD, "Ojos Abiertos, Eyes Open."

His solo debut promises to bring more of the Latin, jazzy sounds that's made Rodriguez one of the most important and sought-after trumpeters in the music industry.

Piro rodriguez biography of williams

The songs are some of the hundreds Rodriguez has written during his decades-long music career.

One of 8 children, Rodriguez began playing the trumpet when he was seven years old. By the time he was eleven, he was playing in a regular orchestra.

He'd become a professional, cutting CD's and playing with some of the best talents out there, by the time he was only fourteen. By fifteen, his talent was widely recogni