Today, the Spotlight shines On David Rodriguez, Executive Vice President and Executive Producer at NJPAC - the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

David works in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey, and has led a fascinating life in the performing arts. He was a full-time musician on the road with groups ranging from Isaac Hayes to Tito Puente to the Rochester Philharmonic. He studied at Juilliard, the Eastman School of Music, and Mansfield University. He worked at Carnegie Hall, Aaron Davis Hall, AOL Live, and the Apollo Theater. At NJPAC, David creates diverse programs that resonate far beyond the four walls of the venue — into the very heart of the community it serves and the lives of the musicians it works with.

David takes us through his life, career, philosophies, and the important work he and others do at NJPAC.

Enjoy.

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Dig Deeper

• Check out the New Jersey Performing Arts Center online (https://www.njpac.org/)
• Follow NJPAC on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/njpac/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/NJPAC/) , YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/njpac) , and Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/njpac)
• Max Roach | The Life and Music of a Bebop Pioneer (https://jazzfuel.com/max-roach/)
• Hip Hop Nutcracker (https://hiphopnutcracker.com/)
• A Guide to the Ironbound: Newark's Culinary Gem (https://ny.eater.com/2016/2/26/11117028/best-food-ironbound-newark)
• This Park Near NYC Has More Cherry Blossom Trees Than Washington, D.C. (https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/newark-new-jersey-cherry-blossoms-right-outside-nyc)
• Christian McBride, Revered in Jazz, Is Playing the Long Game (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/20/arts/music/christian-mcbride.html)
• Max Roach - We Insist! (Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite) (https://songwhip.com/max-roach/we-insist-max-roachs-freedom-now-suite-remastered)
• George Clinton Makes Triumphant Return To Newark School (https://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/george-clinton-makes-triumphant-return-newark-school-watch)
• NJPAC opens back up after the pandemic (https://www.northjersey.com/story/entertainment/2021/04/16/njpac-events-live-acts-summer-2021/7258798002/)
• Christian McBride Discusses TD James Moody Fesitval (https://www.pbs.org/video/implementing-culturally-sensitive-practice-medicine-vuw9uk/)
• Inside the prestigious Sarah Vaughan competition for vocalists (https://www.knkx.org/jazz/2022-08-05/inside-the-prestigious-sarah-vaughan-competition-for-vocalists)

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